Steven Kampschmidt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional dedicated to assisting individuals and families in their pursuit of financial freedom. After establishing a practice within Merrill Lynch, he had an increasing desire to service his clients in a way that was unavailable at almost all other firms within the industry. It was at this point that he opted to create something new, and thus Freedom Found Financial was born. Steven also has his MBA in finance and economics from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He currently resides in Boonton, NJ with his wife Jessica, his two daughters Adeline and Evelyn, as well as his two dogs Meadow and Summer. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also uses his free time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing beach volleyball down the shore, and snowboarding during the winter months.

Simon Wu is a financial advisor at Edgewater Management Partners LLC in Fort Lee, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edgewater Management Partners since 2019. Edgewater Management Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, including a significant number of non-U.S. investors. The firm employs an equity long-short strategy using fundamental analysis combined with proprietary models, actively utilizing derivatives and leverage in managing tailored portfolios.

Patrick Keane is a financial advisor at Nevis Equity Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Bank of America and Envoy Mortgage, and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as co-founding a parking information app and operating a guided-tour business. He is also a licensed mortgage loan originator. Nevis Equity Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment process is based on fundamental analysis with a long-term focus, incorporating individual stocks, bonds, alternative investments, and cryptocurrency when appropriate, and frequently selects and oversees unaffiliated independent managers as part of its strategy.

Hiram Helm is a financial advisor at Clemensen Capital Company LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss Inc. from 2010 to 2021. Clemensen Capital Company LLC provides investment advice and separately managed accounts to individuals, trusts, companies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs active management across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to adjust portfolios according to economic and interest-rate cycles.

Jordan Hod is a financial advisor at Revel Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Revel Wealth Management, he worked at Ellkay for eight years and held positions at LeagueApps and Yeshiva University. Revel Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial consulting services to individuals, families, business owners, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm manages portfolios using a broad range of securities and employs both quantitative and qualitative analysis, serving a small client base with a high assets-under-management per client ratio.

Sheri Astorino is a financial advisor with The Astorino Financial Group, Inc. in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup and Bleakley Financial Group. She is also an independent insurance agent. The Astorino Financial Group provides stand-alone financial planning and consulting services to individuals and retirement plan clients, delivering written plans and recommendations on investment, estate, insurance, and tax matters. The firm does not provide investment supervisory or portfolio management services, and clients may implement recommendations through LPL Financial or other providers.

Robert Guerra is the sole advisor at Guerra Pan Advisors, LLC in Montclair, NJ, with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., Alden Capital Management Inc., and J. Alden Associates, Inc. prior to founding his current firm. Guerra holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Guerra Pan Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and an internal due-diligence process to construct portfolios, managing approximately $210 million in discretionary client assets, with support from a major custodian.

Zoriana Stawnychy is a CFP® professional with 47 years of industry experience. She has been with Stawnychy Financial Services, Inc. since 1991 and also worked with SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2026. Stawnychy Financial Services provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and municipal governments. The firm offers qualified retirement plan consulting and manages portfolios using a tactical allocation strategy with a broad range of investment instruments, including equities, municipal securities, corporate debt, and options.

Robert Groesbeck is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Groesbeck Investment Management Corp, where he has worked for over 33 years. He has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Glen Rock, NJ. Groesbeck Investment Management Corp provides discretionary equity portfolio management to institutional and individual clients, employing a bottom-up investment process with focused dividend growth and earnings growth strategies. The firm manages concentrated portfolios with disciplined valuation criteria and participates in third-party wrap programs as a sponsored portfolio manager.

Victor Cannillo is a financial advisor at Baron Financial Group LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Baron Financial Group since 2007. Baron Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides continuous investment supervisory services and financial planning, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to construct client portfolios, which are reviewed at least quarterly.

Gregory Visconti is a financial advisor at Visconti & Associates, a Financial Services LLC, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Visconti & Associates since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed real estate agent with FJD Realty LLC. Visconti & Associates is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and may allocate portfolios to independent managers.

Richard Polo Jr. is a financial advisor with Retirement Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Cetera before becoming a self-employed consultant and later joining Retirement Wealth Management and Polo Financial Consulting & Tax Services, where he also manages an accounting and tax practice. Retirement Wealth Management, LLC is a small, supported advisory firm serving primarily individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and alternative strategies, and is notable for its affiliation with an accounting and tax-preparation entity and use of third-party insurance consulting.

Adam Kalender is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Milestone Asset Management Group, LLC and has previously worked at Lion Street Financial, Madison Advisory Services, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Kalender also serves as an instructor for adult education retirement planning workshops at Rockland BOCES. Milestone Asset Management Group serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach focused on passive index funds and ETFs, with tailored investment plans based on each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Paul Saxton is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Saiph Capital, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Saxton is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and occasionally works as an actor, extra, and stunt player. He is also president of The Saxton Foundation, a charitable organization. Saiph Capital provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and banking institutions. The firm manages approximately $361 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and Independent Managers.

David Podell is a financial advisor with Podell Financial Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Podell Financial Group since 2006 and previously at Nylife Securities and New York Life Insurance Company for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Business Benefits Consulting LLC, providing fee-for-service benefits consulting to business owners, and volunteers on the Town of Randolph Board of Assessments. Podell Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a tailored investment approach that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis, with accounts reviewed at least quarterly.

Richard Wolfe is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and has been with Saddle River Capital Management, LLC since 2003. He is based in Wyckoff, NJ, and holds a Series 65 license. Saddle River Capital Management serves individual investors, other advisors, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, and institutional and charitable clients by providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a proprietary research model combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct cost-efficient, globally allocated portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, with an emphasis on ongoing planning and performance tracking through quarterly reviews and modeled scenario testing.

Jeffrey Gibs is a financial advisor at Volumetric Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Volumetric Advisers since 2015. Volumetric Advisers primarily provides investment advisory services to the registered mutual fund Volumetric Fund, Inc., along with portfolio management for separately managed accounts and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. The firm uses a proprietary volume-and-trend methodology called the “Volume and Range” system to guide its investment decisions.

Liang Chun Wu is a financial advisor at Upright Financial Corp with one year of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. His background includes teaching positions at Berklee College of Music and various educational institutions in Taiwan, as well as a role at the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance. Upright Financial Corp is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving primarily individual clients, including high-net-worth households, along with a limited range of institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, value-oriented approach using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Lauren Locker is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Locker Financial Services, LLC since 1992. Locker Financial Services is a fee-only advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and professionals sponsoring retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management, focusing on diversified mutual funds and ETFs with accounts typically held at Charles Schwab.

John Williams is a financial advisor at Bautis Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Bautis Financial since 2018, including its current iteration since 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Woosh Athletic, LLC, an athletic-related business, from 2013 to 2016. Bautis Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately 275 client relationships with about $197 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses client-specific Investment Policy Statements and a variety of analytical techniques to implement trading strategies across multiple asset classes, typically operating on a discretionary basis with annual account reviews.