Michael Strafford is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at NPA Asset Management, LLC since 2004. He is also a CPA and has been involved in tax return preparation and life insurance services through Zenith Marketing since 1991. Strafford holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains dual registration with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often utilizing approved sub-advisors for trading while retaining supervisory oversight.

Lisa Manzolillo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, and foundations by providing wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis, in-person due diligence, and ongoing monitoring to allocate client assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Bryan Duffy is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, Cetera, and Peller Wealth Management. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies using model asset allocations, third-party managers, and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Michael Bremer is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Risk Management, Inc., Summit Equities, Inc., and Summit Financial Resources, Inc., spanning back to 2007. In addition to his advisory duties, he performs cybersecurity functions for Summit Risk Management, LLC on a minimal, as-needed basis. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Stephanie Roche is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2009. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers various program structures, managing approximately $768.8 million for over 1,000 clients.

Christopher Lester is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include work with Eagle Team, Producer Partners Group, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and several other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Harley Madison Photography LLC, advising on marketing and website development. Simplicity Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, supporting advisers with technology and operational services such as a private-label asset management software and a third-party model manager platform.

Andrew Schoenfeld is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Edge Wealth Management, Brean Capital, and Sandler O'Neill & Partners. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with third-party manager oversight.

Erin Mc Cann is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Simplicity Group Holdings. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing director of the McCann Family Foundation, a family charitable foundation. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, offers model portfolio management with discretionary authority, and provides a technology platform for advisers including tax optimization and independent manager due diligence.

Anthony Gomez is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and ADP LLC. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth-management services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategies using low-cost, passively managed funds supplemented by customized fixed-income ladders and third-party sub-advisers.

Craig Weiss is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial LLC, and Summit Financial. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, utilizing a mix of third-party managers, custodian platforms, and proprietary portfolio models. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and integrates technology and operational outsourcing into its services.

Howard Reizun is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2006 to 2021. Reizun is a managing partner at Evoke Wealth Management and operates as the sole proprietor of HKR Wealth, a tax entity. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, supporting independent advisor decision-making alongside supervisory oversight.

Marc Specht is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Midtown Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent and owner of PM Risk Management, an insurance sales business. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm offers a wrap-fee program and may implement client portfolios through sub-advisors or turnkey asset management programs, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and formal annual reviews.

Kenneth Hartos is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining MissionSquare, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small eBay business specializing in retro video games and collectibles. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by providing retirement plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services. The firm’s Guided Pathways approach includes managed accounts and fund advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management, delivered across multiple channels to MissionSquare-administered accounts.

Matthew Bernocchi is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2019, following prior roles at Waterstone Wealth Advisors, LLC and Cohen & Steers. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes evidence-based, long-term asset allocation strategies implemented mainly through low-cost, passive funds and supplements portfolios with customized fixed-income solutions, third-party sub-advisers, and specialized consulting services.

Mathias Schulz is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Benchmark Investments, LLC, Coastal Equities, Inc., and CGM Group LLC. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized advice based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, utilizing diversified asset allocation strategies and third-party manager programs.

Alessio Mennonna is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, beginning his advisory career at Virtue Capital Management in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, Alessio worked in audio-visual services and retail, and he attended Berklee College of Music. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified/ERISA plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a combination of active tactical, strategic, and quantitative strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Caradonna is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. and LPL Enterprise LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance and real estate rental activities. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8.1 billion of discretionary assets.

Daniel Iczkowski is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His previous roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs diversified portfolio strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management supported by internal research and model portfolios.

Anthony Santoro is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Arista Wealth Advisors, Ltd and Northwestern Mutual. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and operates multiple affiliated private funds, combining private fund sponsorship with integrated tax and back-office offerings.

Nicholas Houmis is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. DBA Essex Wealth Management, LLC, where he spent 27 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and provides group benefits consulting through Strategic Wealth Advisory Group. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to suit client preferences.