Derek Hankins is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he held roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in the retail sector at Simons Hardware and Bath. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Jacob Schultz is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2019 and previously held roles at Pepperdine and Bloomingdales Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Schultz serves as a trustee for a family trust based in Morristown, NJ. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management with tailored strategies supported by in-house investment research and a range of service platforms.

Brian Santini is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Mariner and previously worked at US Trust Company of Delaware. His background includes four years at the University of Delaware and four years at Pequannock Township High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

John Combias is a CFP® professional with 46 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Mariner and MSEC, LLC and has previous experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and FCG Wealth Management. Combias serves as a trustee of the Belle Buoy Foundation, a family charitable organization. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Nicolas Michel Polito is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner Wealth Advisors, he worked at Bederson LLP and held teaching positions at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he continues to serve as an adjunct professor of Accounting, Taxation, and Finance on a semester basis. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal research team and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services and specialized operational capabilities.

William Angelo Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Private Advisor Group since 2013 and LPL Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Angelo & Associates CPA, a full-service CPA firm specializing in accounting and income tax preparation. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and provides access to proprietary managed account solutions, third-party TAMPs, and alternative investments.

Jason Frieder is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and The Ayco Company, L.P./Goldman Sachs & Co. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Caldwell, NJ. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Joseph Costello is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. based in West Orange, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 19 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Ameriprise and Royal Alliance. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Balaji Dhandapani is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill from 2010 to 2022 before joining Advised Assets Group, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. in 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach combines proprietary and third-party planning methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates within platforms linked to Empower’s administrative and recordkeeping systems.

Alejandro Tirso is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Oppenheimer Funds. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs.

Ryan Dugan is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following seven years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored solutions through centralized investment resources and integrates services across affiliates, such as banking and retirement consulting, to deliver comprehensive wealth management.

Donna Dupre is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. She has served as Senior Manager at Mark Scordato & Associates since 2006, overseeing marketing, compliance, client relations, and daily operations. Additionally, she is licensed to sell life insurance and annuities. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and annuity sub-account management for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, including both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Patrick Edwards is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a CPA and owner of Edwards Financial Group, a non-investment related business. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and investment strategies, serving approximately 14,700 clients with about $3.33 billion in assets under management.

Jeffrey Callahan is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has prior experience at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. His career includes roles in wealth management and financial planning across multiple firms within the Cetera and Avantax organizations. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice, along with additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through third-party providers. Their investment approach centers on diversified portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by integration within the larger Cetera network and affiliated resources.

Robert Obrien is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Allied Company, The Ayco Company, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, UBS Financial Services, and multiple entities within the Rockefeller organization. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates both as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering access to a consolidated investment platform with diverse solutions across equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Russell Zamloot is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Morristown, NJ, and has four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Zamloot operates a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and a variety of investment strategies often implemented through third-party managers.

Jennifer Mcmanemin is a financial advisor at &Partners with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she manages JCM10, LLC, serving as the office manager. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies and maintaining capabilities as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Kevin Wright is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2019 to 2021. Outside of finance, he holds a silent partnership stake in a bar and restaurant business. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and delivers customized advisory support through integrated strategies and a broad range of affiliated services.

Dolores White is an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kestra Financial Services since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Director of Asset Management and assists with registered representative activities through Wealth Preservation Solutions, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary services, plan design, and investment solutions supported by rigorous due diligence. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves notable clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Samuel Bodner is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2025 and previously worked at Double Diamond Investment Group and Crestmont Country Club. His professional experience in the industry begins in 2025. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base that includes individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management solutions, leveraging a comprehensive range of strategies and resources within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.