Ke Dao is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Dao is also president of Rivertan Financial Group, LLC and Rivertan Risk Management, LLC, overseeing investment advisory and insurance planning services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through customized investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers discretionary account management supported by its internal portfolio team.

Kevin Lynch Jr. is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Phoenix Financial Solutions and Bizti. Lynch is also involved with Westminster Wealth Management, where he engages in marketing insurance and financial services. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, and a variety of asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

William Gadsden is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC since 2015. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, including endowments and foundations. The firm offers proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies combined with outsourced CIO, due diligence, and quantitative risk analytics, tailoring investment solutions to individual client needs.

Patrick Daly is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Janney Montgomery Scott. He also provides annuity and insurance products through LaSalle St. Insurance Services. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Salvatore Gambino is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2017, with prior experience at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC from 2006 to 2017. Gambino also provides investment advisory services through independent firms including Gladstone Institutional Advisory, LLC. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, implementing diverse investment strategies tailored at the representative level.

Ronald Vanhorn is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Client Services since 2010, following roles at Woodbury Financial Services and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community organizations such as the Flemington Lions Club and serves on the board of a local homeowners association, in addition to teaching racquetball and working as a hospitality consultant. Private Client Services is an SEC-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focused on risk profiling and platform selection and offers a blend of advisory and broker-dealer services with a wide range of portfolio management options.

Matthew Wegryn is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Foresters Financial Services. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm delivers investment management primarily via the FMAX wrap-fee platform, featuring third-party discretionary investment managers and a range of managed account strategies.

Martin Nielsen is a financial advisor at Tucker Asset Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Tucker Asset Management, he worked at Nielsen Financial Group, APW Capital, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Insight Private Advisors, and Premier College Funding. Nielsen is also active as an insurance agent, providing fixed and traditional insurance products. Tucker Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a top-down, macroeconomic asset allocation process and integrates alternative investments, including private and non-liquid opportunities, within its portfolios.

Michael Mcdyer is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. He has been involved with Atlas Capital Management since 1997 and has operated a self-employed partnership since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers on the Finance and Stewardship committee for his local Catholic Church. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm’s approximately 100 advisors offer portfolio management and financial planning across multiple platforms, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and strategies tailored to client needs.

Jacob Bobick is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cetera Advisors LLC and G.S. Newborn and Associates, Inc. He is also licensed as an insurance agent for fixed, life, health, and property & casualty insurance. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides both commissionable brokerage and insurance products alongside asset management, utilizing multiple program structures and analytic approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Lisa Richmond is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2006 to 2024 before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Richmond provides investment advisory services through Gladstone Institutional Advisory, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to a range of investment solutions, with an emphasis on integrating retirement-plan services and institutional manager relationships.

Pietro Passalacqua is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal advisor at Frontier Financial Planning & Capital Management, Inc. He has been with Frontier Financial Planning since 1999 and also holds roles at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Passalacqua serves on the condominium association board for his office location in Hillsborough, NJ. Frontier Financial Planning & Capital Management is an independent registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and modular financial planning, employing diverse investment strategies and providing regular client reporting and goal reassessment.

Michael Gabel is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Hamel Associates, Inc. and Noviello Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a CPA and consulting firm providing accounting and tax services. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and provides specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services alongside standard advisory offerings.

John Higgins is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. He has previously worked with Patterson/Smith Associates, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, and is the managing member and owner of Patterson Smith Associates, LLC, where he is involved in selling fixed insurance. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Caitlin West is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC based in Hillsborough, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and KB Financial Partners. West serves as a Non-Academic Co-Chair on the Rutgers School of Business Finance Area Advisory Board. The Ascent Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with model portfolios and third-party managers, offering digital delivery and access to alternative investments, serving over 4,000 clients with approximately $4.76 billion in assets under management.

Michael Dugan Sr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic national organization. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focusing on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of portfolio management options.

Brian Hoffman is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2016 and previously held roles at LPL Financial, PNC Wealth Management, Santander Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author and writer. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment programs, with an investment approach that includes a range of strategies from individual securities to tax-managed portfolios.

Christopher Noviello is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Cetera and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the nonprofit Grassroots Conservation. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a variety of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Rohan Somar Jr is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Rivertan Financial Group as a financial analyst. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, employing various analytical approaches and offering retirement plan fiduciary consulting.

Matthew Gwizdz is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS for three years and served in the United States Army for four years. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services, offering a range of investment models including alternatives like private REITs and private credit.