Jeffrey Callahan is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and has previously worked with firms including 1ST Global Advisors, Inc. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors.

Zohaib Tariq is a financial advisor at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has held roles at firms including American Global Wealth Management, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Spartan Capital Securities. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves individuals and various entities with discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers. The firm’s investment approach incorporates personalized financial assessments and uses historical data and optimization software to guide asset allocation, with portfolio management conducted by in-house advisors, sub-managers, or recommended external managers.

Matthew Kasper is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M Holdings Securities, Inc. and Cohn Financial Group. His background includes roles at Citigroup Inc. and PriceWaterHouseCoopers LLP. He is also involved as an insurance producer and consultant serving corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth clients. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a network of independent firms. The firm offers a mix of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by a range of platform providers and sub-advisory arrangements.

Daniel Song is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Westfield, NJ. His prior experience includes roles at Westfield Financial Planning and Newbridge Securities. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Irfan Bhabhrawala is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC. He has been with Arbor Financial Planning since 2015 and joined SAX Wealth Advisors in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he jointly owns a small rental property with his wife. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost passive funds and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside coordination with outside professionals.

Jay Flamme is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Gateway Advisory, LLC for 15 years before joining Summit Financial in 2025. 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, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a mix of discretionary and consultative platforms.

Jeremy Vidaic is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DFPG Investments, LLC and B. Riley Wealth Management. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector, such as work at Rutgers University and the UPS Store. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach using a variety of models and platforms, offering a broad range of investment instruments and strategies.

David Konikow is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities since 2004 and has operated Konikow Associates Inc., a company specializing in employee benefits and life insurance, since 1984. He is a 50% owner of Konikow Associates, which he runs with his brother. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, plan sponsors, and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and specialized advisory solutions.

William Lalor is a CFP® professional at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2011. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit 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 diverse investment approach including unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, affiliated private investment funds, and offers integrated tax and back-office services.

Meghan Stein is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has three years of experience, including prior roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and BASF. Outside of finance, she has worked in various educational and community settings, including Fairleigh Dickinson University and New Horizons Day Camp. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm employs a risk-first investment approach using an open-architecture platform that includes in-house strategies, ETFs, mutual funds, and independent managers, supported by an integrated trust and banking referral capability.

John Le Roy is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. for 27 years. In addition to his advisory role, he offers insurance products through multiple companies, including an affiliated broker-dealer. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, featuring both discretionary and consultative approaches.

David Darcangelo is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2005. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs using both discretionary and non-discretionary management, applying fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

David Fischbach is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience currently serving at Summit Financial, LLC. He has been with Summit Financial and its related entities since 1987, including Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. He also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Fischbach is involved in insurance brokerage activities through multiple companies, including an affiliated firm. 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 a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services with access to alternative investments and retirement plan advisory.

Hans Christian Winkler is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Compound Planning, Inc. He has held advisory roles at Atomi Financial Group, Winkler Wealth, and Claraphi Advisory Network. Outside of financial advising, he is president of JAC Towers, Inc., a cooperative in Jackson Heights, NY. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes customized, risk-based investment strategies using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory, supported by various third-party models and technology partnerships.

Matthew Nardolillo is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at World Equity Group for 14 years before joining Summit Financial in 2023. In addition to advisory services, he offers insurance products through various insurance companies. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors. The firm provides a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

William Wainwright is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2008. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap-fee portfolio management, personalized UMA, and managed accounts, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple asset classes.

Mario Didomenico is a financial advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2018 and previously at StockCross Financial Services and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. He also provides non-investment-related consulting through DiDomenico Associates, LLC. Siebert AdvisorNXT offers investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a web-based platform that combines algorithmic portfolio construction with access to third-party managers and dedicated advisor support.

Kimberlie Karasewicz is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and PKS Investments before joining Summit Financial. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management and serves approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Juan Giraldo is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various firms including Provident Bank and Cetera Investment Services. Giraldo is based in Newark, NJ. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and uses the FMAX managed-account platform, delivering investment advice through third-party managers with discretionary portfolio management.

Patrick Bergin is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts in Cranford, NJ. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. and co-owns Biehl & Bergin Agency, Inc., both since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent financial services office and is involved in health insurance referrals. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management leveraging in-house research and model portfolios, with a structure that supports various advisory styles and outside business activities.