Michael Porro is a CFP® professional with 23 years at Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc. and 13 years of industry experience. He serves as a general partner in three limited partnerships that hold real estate. Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a structured six-step planning process and actively managed portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Claudia Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Cenacle Partners with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Calyx Capital Advisors, LLC since 2013. Cenacle Partners provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, and options, supported by research from financial periodicals and custodial firms, with most accounts managed on a discretionary basis.

Alberto Libertini is a financial advisor with L&L Partners Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. Libertini has been with L&L Partners Wealth Management since 2006. L&L Partners Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, creating customized Investment Policy Statements for each client. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios that include equities, fixed income, ETFs, and derivative strategies, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Lawrence Blau is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at LL Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business, Larry's Eyes, LLC, based in Ossining, NY. He also provides tax preparation and accounting services through LL Financial Services, dedicating the majority of his time to these activities alongside his financial advisory duties. LL Financial Services, LLC is a small, state-registered advisory firm that serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plan sponsors and participants. The firm offers written financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing an individualized investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis and tax-aware asset allocation tailored to client goals and circumstances.

Steven Sanders is a financial advisor with Sanders Smith Limited, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Smith Limited since 1994 and concurrently at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2006. Sanders Smith Limited provides hourly financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, companies, and pension plans, focusing on analysis and recommendations rather than discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to develop tailored, long-term mutual fund strategies and collaborates with affiliated broker-dealer and insurance entities to facilitate trade execution and product sales.

William Villafranco is the principal advisor at Villafranco Wealth Management in Cresskill, NJ, with 30 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Apb Financial Group, Inc. He is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving as a trustee for the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation III and the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction, and is the founder of Footprints in the Sand as well as owner of Humble Yoga LLC. Villafranco Wealth Management provides personalized investment management services to wealthy individuals, high net worth families, trusts, private foundations, and internal private investment vehicles. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sponsors and advises private pooled investment vehicles, and manages related private funds, with a focus on customized portfolios using model allocations, fundamental analysis, and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and third-party managers.

Kathleen Buske is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She currently works at Hallmark Capital Management Inc and is affiliated with Valley Financial Management, Inc. in Paramus, NJ. Valley Financial Management operates as Valley Digital Investor, providing individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management through an online platform that automates implementation and rebalancing of model ETF portfolios. The firm requires clients to manage their accounts electronically and emphasizes a systematic, profile-based investment approach.

Justin Hod is a financial advisor with Revel Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at May Capital Group, L.L.C., Strategic Wealth Management Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. Revel Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial consulting to a range of clients, including individuals, families, and business entities. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and charting, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis with a focus on a high asset-to-client ratio.

James Korzik is a financial advisor with First Light Wealth Advisors, LLC in Little Falls, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years before joining First Light in 2018. Outside of his financial advisory role, Korzik is a licensed private marine captain. First Light Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $116.3 million in client assets as of December 31, 2025, and serves a mix of individual investors and plan sponsors with a diversified investment approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon.

Christian Carrillo is a financial advisor at Blue Ox Capital Management, Inc. in Tenafly, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Blue Ox Capital Management since 2015. Blue Ox Capital Management provides advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by selecting and directing them to third-party investment advisers and funds. The firm operates on a consultative, referral-oriented model without discretionary trading or custody of client assets.

Jennifer Kerr is a financial advisor at Podell Financial Group LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Slavic401k and Hollywood Firefighters Pension. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor in New Jersey, dedicating a small amount of time monthly to that activity. Podell Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, managing both individual accounts and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

John Sampers is a financial advisor at SFI Advisors, LLC with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SFI Advisors since 2009, in addition to roles at Kestra Financial Services and Private Client Services. Outside of advising, he manages a real estate property through Osprey Pointe LLC. SFI Advisors serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm employs approaches such as modern portfolio theory and long-term purchase strategies while conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Luke Papa is a financial advisor at Diversified Planning Strategies Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with the University of South Carolina for four years. Diversified Planning Strategies Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs third-party model portfolios managed by a sub-adviser and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Jonathan Varelas is a financial advisor with Sterling Legacy Advisors Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Additionally, he has been an independent insurance agent since 2006. Sterling Legacy Advisors Inc. offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm employs an individualized approach using fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and option strategies, integrating financial planning with portfolio management.

Jason Armenti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Duncan Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with both firms since 2002. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management while allowing flexibility in portfolio construction.

Joseph Gallo is a CFP® professional at Fieldstone Money Management, Inc. with three years of advisory experience and over two decades as a CPA. He is based in Ossining, NY, and has maintained his CPA credentials since 2000. Fieldstone Money Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of technical and fundamental analysis alongside various trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $9.1 million and integrates accounting and tax services through its principals, dedicating a significant portion of their time to these activities.

Seth Luxenberg is a financial advisor at Lexington Avenue Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Kosmos Energy and Skibo Energy. Seth also serves in a non-investment role at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan. Lexington Avenue Capital Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension-consulting services for individuals, trusts, small businesses, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-fee passive funds and ETFs, applying behavioral finance insights and a formal ERISA fiduciary framework for retirement-plan advice.

Asheem Asthana is a financial advisor at Tandem Capital Management, Inc. with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Tandem Capital Management for 28 years. Tandem Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial and wealth planning for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs an actively managed, growth-at-a-reasonable-price equity approach combined with selective fixed-income security selection and integrates wealth planning into portfolio management.

Stacy Goldsmith is a financial advisor at RPM Capital Management, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She held a position at Herbert J Sims from 2012 to 2024 before joining RPM Capital Management in 2025. Goldsmith holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. RPM Capital Management specializes in discretionary portfolio management with a focus on high-yield tax-exempt municipal bonds and selected dividend-paying equities. The firm primarily serves individual clients, their affiliated trusts, foundations, and family offices, emphasizing municipal bond origination, underwriting, and ongoing monitoring.

Christopher Desposito is a financial advisor at Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at the firm since 2009. Michael J. Porro & Co. provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a structured six-step financial planning process and actively manages diversified portfolios, offering ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and coordination with outside professionals when appropriate.