William Scholz is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Maltin Wealth Management, Inc. in Ridgewood, NJ, with four years of industry experience and over a decade at Maltin Wealth Management. Maltin Wealth Management provides fee-only financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up security selection to create diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ time horizons, tax status, and risk tolerance.

Gideon Drucker is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Drucker Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. He is the author of the book "How To Avoid Henry Syndrome." Drucker Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, mid-career professionals in technology and healthcare, and small business owners with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical analysis alongside behavioral finance considerations and integrates artificial intelligence for administrative tasks, while offering detailed services such as tax planning, equity-compensation planning, direct indexing, and advisory support for held-away retirement assets.

Martin Herrmann is a financial advisor with NobleBridge Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including The Cash Edge, where he is president of a separate non-investment business focused on mergers and acquisitions of advisors. NobleBridge Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combined fundamental, technical, and quantitative investment approach, offering multiple strategies and model portfolios implemented in-house and through third-party managers.

Christopher Cacchiola is a financial advisor at Emissary Wealth with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mercer Global Advisors, Beacon Wealth Management, and Ernst & Young Investment Advisers. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Emissary Tax, LLC, a tax and accounting firm. Emissary Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term, goal-based investment approach and also serves as adviser to a private fund while offering comprehensive planning services including estate, insurance, tax, and cash-flow planning.

Matthew Simon is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC in Westwood, NJ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Cetera, and Marg Financial. Outside of advisory work, Simon is involved with Fortis Wealth Group, a related business focused on non-variable insurance. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and estate coordination using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and manager due diligence.

Michael Garrett is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with WJL Financial Advisors since 2024 and previously operated under his own name from 2001 to 2024. WJL Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates, providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio guidance, tax planning, and tax preparation. The firm uses an academic-based investment approach focused on low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and emphasizes client approval before trade execution.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Laidlaw Wealth Management since 2019 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm builds customized portfolios using strategic asset allocation and a range of investment products, applying methods such as Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and also offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Vinã­Cius Martins Flores is a financial advisor at Stratton Capital Investment Advisory LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held positions at Stratton Capital since 2024. Outside of the firm, he has worked in educational roles and served in the Exército Brasileiro. Stratton Capital provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, primarily serving clients outside the United States. The firm focuses on customized portfolios using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, guided by fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach.

Caitlin Fastiggi is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Brooklyn FI, LLC. She previously worked at HFO Services Corp for seven years. Brooklyn FI serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-account advice. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, while also integrating tax services through an affiliated tax preparation business.

Sarah Tepper Fazzari is an advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial LLC and Alba Vineyards. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and estate/wealth-planning coordination, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and manager selection.

Jordan Posner is a financial advisor at Matrix Asset Advisors Inc with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Matrix Asset Advisors since 2005. Prior to that, he was employed at Quasar Distributors, LLC for 12 years and David J. Greene and Company, LLC for 15 years. Matrix Asset Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.4 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of quantitative screening and fundamental research to manage large-cap value and dividend-income equity strategies, high-quality fixed income portfolios, and a comprehensive wealth-management program.

Braden De Forge is a financial advisor at GoalVest Advisory LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and Heidi Washburn State Farm. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience in other business activities including a venture named Serious Texas BBQ. GoalVest Advisory LLC serves high-net-worth and individual clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory to construct client-specific portfolios, managing discretionary accounts and sponsoring private pooled investment vehicles.

Jared Cohen is a financial advisor at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Private Client Services. Cohen is also the owner and manager of Onyx Bridge Tax Group, a tax and accounting firm. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses third-party research and a range of investment strategies, providing tailored portfolio management and ongoing account reviews.

Melvin Rokeach is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Management Group in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strategic Wealth Management Group since 2013 and has been associated with Rampart America since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance broker specializing in life, health, property, and casualty insurance. Strategic Wealth Management Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and 401(k) plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management using model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and third-party wrap programs, employing a range of strategies from income-focused to aggressive growth.

Kevin Worley is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at The GenWealth Group, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2019 and also holds a license as an independent insurance agent. The GenWealth Group, Inc. manages discretionary portfolios and provides financial planning and automated investment programs primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an ETF-based approach that incorporates ESG screening and tactical allocations, leveraging Schwab’s institutional platform and third-party tools to deliver comprehensive portfolio management and client services.

John Carey Jr. is a financial advisor at Griffin Asset Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He worked at Lebenthal Asset Management, LLC from 2009 to 2017 before joining Griffin Asset Management in 2017. Griffin Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services for individuals, families, trusts, charities, institutions, and other investment advisers. The firm employs active management strategies across core equity, fixed income, and alternatives, including covered call option writing, and manages nearly $1 billion in assets with a focus on customized portfolios and sub-advisory roles.

Sergio Rodriguez is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Maltin Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he held roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Cornerstone Institutional Investors, among others. Maltin Wealth Management provides fee-only financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up security selection to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ specific needs and often includes multigenerational planning.

Adrian Rodriguez is a CFP® affiliated with Traphagen Financial Group, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Access Wealth, Lincoln 1st Bank, and Valley National Bank. 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 combines fundamental and technical analysis in managing discretionary portfolios and offers integrated tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Tenzing Tashishar is a CFA® charterholder at NorthStar Asset Management, Inc. in New York, NY, with six years at the firm since 2020. Prior to joining NorthStar, Tenzing attended Mount Holyoke College from 2017 to 2021. NorthStar Asset Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and nonprofit organizations focused on socially responsible investing. The firm manages discretionary portfolios across multiple asset classes and integrates social and environmental priorities into client portfolios, with specialized services including sub-advisory and OCIO arrangements.

James Cappello is a financial advisor at Gagnon Securities, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Gagnon Securities since 2017 and previously at Invicta Investor from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Jono Enterprises, LLC, which produces the Shoot n Scoop Lacrosse Trainer. Gagnon Securities manages discretionary equity-focused accounts for individual and institutional clients, employing a research-intensive, stock-by-stock approach aimed at aggressive capital appreciation. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, executing transactions through its own platform and offering a combination of transaction-based and advisory fee structures.