Paul Aris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct business professor at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and is a member of the board of directors for the Wharton Club of New Jersey. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Justin Giacona is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Round Table Wealth Management and KPMG LLP. Cerity Partners LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

Jack Wiener is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years before joining &PARTNERS. Wiener is also the owner of JLJ Advisors, LLC, a financial practice based in Florham Park, NJ. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies using the Envestnet platform.

Leigh Russo is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Her prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and FCG Advisors, among others. She is a member of the Finance Committee for Executive Women of New Jersey. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Henry Falquez is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Berkeley Heights, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and has been with Agia since 2022. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary public in New Jersey. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet’s UMA models and maintaining approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets across a large advisor network.

Marlene Badai is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with GWN Securities since 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a life insurance business focused on assessing family insurance needs and protecting inheritances. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment programs including both traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Samuel Hardy is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TD in 2026, he worked at Nest Investments BD LLC and Nest Investments LLC from 2023 to 2026, and has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. among other firms. Hardy also operated Hardy Solutions from 2022 to 2023. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth private, and retail clients. The firm employs a portfolio construction approach combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Terence Coyle is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes over two decades at LPL Financial and 15 years with Private Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in offering health savings account plans and occasionally sells disability income insurance through related business activities. Private Advisor Group, LLC manages over $41 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing various investment strategies and coordinating custody and reporting through multiple custodians.

Alan Babbitt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2017 and has also worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Santana is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes five years at Merrill and roles in education at Rutgers Business School and Union County College. Outside of finance, Santana owns and manages an online retail cigar business, Santana Cigars. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Derek De Pol is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he manages real estate through De Pol Real Estate, LLC and De Pol Real Estate Holdings, LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients via multiple managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs portfolios based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, and is known for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Grace Guingon is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Regency Wealth Management, Liberty University, and Columbia Bank New Jersey. Outside of financial services, her work history includes roles in education and camp administration. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services using a range of strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Cameron Koplik is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory Services, Preferred Financial Partners, MassMutual, and Metlife Securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services.

Davy Granados is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Fortius Financial LLC. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in animal care and retail. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives using various custodians, model strategists, and program vehicles.

Leonard Cheah is an investment advisor representative with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Summit, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc., Compass Management Holdings LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-founder and CFO of OC Tech, LLC, a company focused on creator ERP systems, and co-founder and CFO of Good Fire Co. LLC, a hot sauce brand. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a manager selection approach grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both sub-advised portfolios and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Jay Post Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Citigroup in various capacities since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and swap dealer activities.

Brian Geltzeiler is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is an on-air radio host for Sirius XM and an NBA analyst for Turner Broadcasting. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside manager selection and various investment strategies.

Boodram Someria is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and David Lerner Associates, Inc. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s advisory approach combines fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and third-party due diligence, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

Nicholas Roughan is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nylife Securities LLC and Riebling Wealth Strategies. His background includes diverse roles outside finance, such as positions in fitness and correctional facility work. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with both retail and institutional sponsors.

James Clark is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 50 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Leonard & Cantrill, State Mutual Companies, and Lincoln National Sales Corp. Clark is also a licensed agent and vice president at Cantrill Clark, Inc., offering non-variable insurance products. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through various programs. The firm offers access to third-party asset managers, turnkey platforms, and its WealthSuite separately managed account program, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives and multiple strategic partnerships.