Travis Peter is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Geneos since 2014 and also operates TZP Retirement Services. In addition to his advisory work, he acts as an independent contractor with various insurance carriers for fixed insurance business. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers through both traditional and wrap-fee programs.

Lauren Russo is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with MissionSquare Retirement and MissionSquare Investment Services, having previously worked at Farther Finance Advisors and Zynergy Retirement Planning. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Adit Sem is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities Inc., Citizens Bank, and Cco Investment Services Corp. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm provides investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products.

Glenn Blachman is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Summit Financial, he worked for 15 years at Gateway Advisory, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing about $26.35 billion in assets for roughly 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services through both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Chrysta Grampp is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Santander Securities since 2012 and is also associated with Santander Bank, NA. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing a managed-account platform with third-party investment managers and ongoing compliance oversight.

Kristin McLaughlin is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Coastal Investment Advisors and Coastal Equities, Inc., and she is also an independent insurance agent at McLaughlin Financial Group, where she has been involved since 2013. Kristin is a co-author of a book on general financial and investment topics. Advisory Services Network is a multi-team firm that provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory, using a flexible engagement model and a diverse mix of investment strategies.

Ronnie Howard is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital since 2019, following three years at GTS Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various internally managed accounts and selected third-party managers, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods.

Danielle Arlotta is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Core Planning, where she has been since 2026, and previously worked at Brooklyn Plans, LLC for four years. Prior to her financial advisory roles, she was employed at William Paterson University. Core Planning is a fee-only firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a range of service models and incorporates third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools in its investment approach.

Philip Simone is a CFP® professional affiliated with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Spartan Solar, Freedom Forever, and Titanium Solar before joining Arkadios in 2025. He is also involved as an associate in financial planning with Foresight Financial Partners. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, deploying portfolios through internally managed accounts, model portfolios, or third-party managers.

Susan Maes is an investment advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OSAIC, The Ameriflex Group, TFS Securities, Inc., LPL Financial LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a sole proprietorship under Maes Financial and is licensed to sell and service term life insurance. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, model portfolios, SMA/UMA programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through an open-architecture, technology-driven platform.

Andrew Alter is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Forum Financial Management, LP and previously founded and led Alter Financial Group LLC and Alter Wealth Management, LLC. He serves as a board member and treasurer for Unique Melodies, Inc., a nonprofit music education organization for individuals with special needs. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and other strategies, while also serving as a turn-key asset-management platform for independent advisors and RIAs.

Christine La Valle is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Santander in various capacities since 2007. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products.

Edward Massari Jr. is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and is currently with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services, Rhino Asset Management, and Blue Ocean Capital Management. Massari also serves as co-successor trustee for two trusts. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on long-term strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and employs third-party managers and wrap programs as part of its investment approach.

Grant Shulman is a CFP® professional with two years of experience currently serving as a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group. He previously worked at C2P Capital Advisory Group and has been involved with Middletown Sports Complex as an independent marketer. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting utilizing various investment platforms and model strategies.

John Padgett is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and First Montauk Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, Padgett is the owner of Meritage Group LLC, a company established for IRS record keeping purposes. B. Riley Wealth Advisors offers investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

James Boyle III is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory services, he serves as managing member of JFB III LLC, acting as a broker for AFLAC supplemental insurance. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides investment advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a top-down investment approach that integrates proprietary technical analysis with fundamental review, using discretionary management and third-party platforms to implement diversified strategies.

William Ippolito is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Ameriprise and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a private detective agency that conducts investigations and employee background checks. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional clients, providing investment advisory and capital markets services. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation approach combining proprietary technical analysis and fundamental review, utilizing discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios.

Vincent Lucchesi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 18 years, followed by roles at Alden Investment Advisors LLC and J. Alden Associates, Inc. Lucchesi is also president of VSL Wealth Advisory LLC, an entity established to pay expenses. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice tailored to client profiles.

Daniel Delrosso is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2023, he worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc from 2015 to 2023. He is also president of D.DELRO CORP-PERSONAL PORTFOLIO, a personal asset holding company established in 2006. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a variety of client objectives through multiple program platforms.

Robin Walsh is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Primerica Advisors, and Guardian Life Insurance. He is the president of the B.J. Thomas Memorial Scholarship, a nonprofit organization focused on raising funds for educational costs through community events. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets with a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, client-centered planning approach supported by proprietary software and an evidence-based investment framework that incorporates behavioral economics and quantitative analysis.