Gabriela Villar is a CFP® professional at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with experience in the financial industry since 2016. She previously worked at Financial Decisions, LLC, Locker Financial Services LLC, and M. Moskowitz & Co. PA. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm integrates investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services, employing diversified asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

William Roll III is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer goalie coach at Brewster High School in New York. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often delegating trading to approved sub-advisors while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Stuart Simchowitz is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RMR Wealth Builders since 2020, with prior experience at Calton & Associates, Inc. and as owner and CEO of Sammax Consultants, Ltd., a bookkeeping and administration business. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management, integrating both advisory and insurance product services.

Thomas Belding is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at CGN Advisors, LLC since 2021. His prior career includes 29 years at BELKO, Inc. and 13 years at The Newgrange School of Princeton, Inc. He serves as a trustee for the Jean Belding Fay Trust and holds board memberships with the Planning Board of Chatham Borough and the Progressive Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. CGN Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and offers fiduciary advice through discretionary and non-discretionary engagements, incorporating tax-aware investment vehicles and third-party manager relationships.

Jonathan Hyer is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hennion & Walsh in 2017, he worked at Rowan University from 2013 to 2017. Hennion & Walsh provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers various program structures including wrap fee Portfolio Management Programs, Personalized UMA programs, and supervisory services for affiliated unit investment trusts.

Lee Delaporte III is a financial advisor with Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. He is also a partner in a fitness club, NBD Fitness, where he serves in a non-operating capacity. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension and charitable entities, managing approximately $4.26 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs an open-architecture approach combining in-house strategies, factor-based and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and monitored independent managers, with an emphasis on tax awareness and customized fixed-income portfolios.

Karol Krucinski is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis Capital Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at Fortis Lux Wealth Management and Marea. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, other advisers, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, using both model and bespoke strategies across various investment approaches, with discretionary management and online reporting.

Nicholas La Verghetta is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Weber, Shapiro & Company LLP, NCM Capital Management, and Stack Sports. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management, with client relationships organized around registered investment adviser representatives who implement strategies using model portfolios and periodic reviews.

Jonathan Shen is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, JPMORGAN Securities, and Private Portfolio Partners. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, evidence-based asset-allocation strategies using low-cost, passively managed funds, supplemented by customized fixed-income ladders and specialized advisory services.

Maxwell Buchanan is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for a decade before joining OnePoint BFG in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Buchanan assists his family with the management of financial and real estate affairs through Couloir Advisory LLC. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of proprietary investment models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and formal monitoring processes.

George Russell is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Aegis Capital Corp and National Asset Management, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Russell operates a tax preparation business as a sole proprietor. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing through specialized strategies and combines advisory recommendations with brokerage and insurance products.

Kunal Patel is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. since 2010. He has a Series 66 designation and is based in Parsippany, NJ. Patel has explored potential service-related ventures through a personal company, KHP LLC. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $768.8 million for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes, offering tailored program structures including wrap fee and unified managed accounts.

Lauren Prince is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2026. Prior to this, she led Prince Financial Advisory LLC for 15 years. She is also registered as an agent selling fixed annuity products. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategy primarily using low-cost, passive mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by customized fixed-income ladders and third-party sub-advisers.

Adam Talmadge is a CFP® professional with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. He has no prior industry experience before joining the firm and was a full-time university student from 2014 to 2019. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit 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 diversified investment approach that includes unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services.

Keith Soltis is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked with firms including MassMutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a contributing writer and author of the book *Ivy League Wealth Secrets*. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets across 216 advisors and serves about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Anthony Ferraiolo is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at firms including AdvicePeriod, LLC and Altfest Personal Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation as a tax associate with Mazz CPA LLC. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan services, supported by its platform’s integration with institutional resources and affiliated entities.

Harvey Spira is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including PresCap Advisors, Virtue Capital Management, and National Securities Corp. He has been with Sowell Management since 2021. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services through a multi-branch model with over 100 advisors, using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple investment styles.

Brian Pendleton III is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2012. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $768.8 million for about 1,087 clients through a team of 73 advisors and employs a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Robert Schwartz is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, Verizon Communications Inc., and Mars Incorporated. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies combining third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology-driven operational support.

Omar Rajjoub is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Ocean Capital and HudsonPoint. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.