John Bodnar is a financial advisor with Bodnar Financial Advisors, Inc. in Florham Park, NJ, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial LLC and Cambridge Investment Research advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in marketing services for NortonLifeLock. Bodnar Financial Advisors provides personalized financial planning and consulting to individuals, small-business pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process and ongoing support, focusing on advice without discretionary portfolio management or custody of client assets.

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.

Justin Esposito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bodnar Financial Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Quasar Distributors. He provides financial planning and consulting services through Bodnar Financial Advisors, an independent investment firm. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team and a variety of investment delivery options.

William Ciccone is a financial advisor at Compass Private Wealth Group LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan Securities. Compass Private Wealth Group LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $113 million across about 80 clients. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Jason Kurz is a financial advisor with Comprehensive Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank for 10 years, followed by Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for two years, and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Kurz manages a limited side business that supports transitioning client assets to LPL Financial. Comprehensive Wealth Services, LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm employs strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, generally delivers discretionary services tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and tax situations, and maintains a cautious view of active management.

Amanda McGrath is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Asset Advisory Group, Inc. since 2017, following prior roles at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company AM. Asset Advisory Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and business entities, providing personalized financial planning and asset management on a fee-only basis. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios on both discretionary and nondiscretionary bases.

Yvonne Kiely is a financial advisor at Kiely Capital Management, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Kiely Capital Management since 1995 and is also associated with Bernard M. Kiely, CPA. Kiely Capital Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals and trusts, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and asset allocation guidance. The firm manages diversified portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income securities, and integrates tax-preparation and income-tax planning services through its affiliation with an active CPA practice.

Gregg Auerbach is a financial advisor with Meadowbrook Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 16 years before joining Meadowbrook Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2025. He is also a licensed insurance agent and spends a portion of his time implementing insurance recommendations. Meadowbrook Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and other investment vehicles, combining fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory in a primarily long-term approach.

Andrew Wang is a financial advisor at Runnymede Capital Management Inc with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Runnymede Capital Management since 1998. Runnymede Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios primarily from individual equities, bonds, and ETFs, operating on a fee-only, asset-based model.

Thomas Daniel is a financial advisor at J.H. Darbie & Co., Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kenneth Jerome & Co., Inc. since 2003. J.H. Darbie & Co., Inc. offers non-discretionary investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis with value-oriented, tactical, and strategic asset allocation, conducting account reviews at least quarterly.

Jordan Szekely is a financial advisor at Cherrydale Wealth Management, LLC in Montclair, NJ, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cherrydale Wealth Management since 2014. Cherrydale Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a consultative, long-term, market-based investment approach with customized strategic asset allocations, primarily using ETFs and no-load institutional mutual funds.

Elizabeth Miller is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC since 2008, working as part of a four-advisor team based in New York, NY. Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across equity and fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and operates through multiple offices with approximately $256 million in discretionary assets under management.

Howard Stolzer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stolzer Rothschild Levy LLC since 2014. Stolzer Rothschild Levy LLC provides wealth management, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, corporate retirement plans, and other advisors. The firm employs a top-down global investment framework that combines quantitative screening, third-party data, and portfolio optimization tools to create long-term core allocations, generally favoring buy-and-hold strategies over frequent trading.

David Yates is a financial advisor with Podell Financial Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and various affiliated firms from 2000 to 2023. He is also an independent insurance agent based in Fairfield, NJ. Podell Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm tailors investment recommendations based on client objectives and risk tolerances, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Zachary Tombs is a financial advisor with Private Client Group Asset Management in Gladstone, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment and Citizens Securities, among others. Private Client Group Asset Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing financial planning and investment supervisory services. The firm manages approximately $143 million across about 109 client accounts, focusing on model portfolios and third-party money managers while overseeing overall suitability.

Taylor Peters is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Prosperity Road, LLC in Santa Ana, CA, where she has worked since 2021 and also serves as a paraplanner for the firm. Her prior experience includes roles at Lavish Financial Planning, Davidson Capital Corporation, and self-employment. Prosperity Road provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach using institutional mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and manages approximately $156.9 million for about 60 clients.

Paul Zoch is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Asset Advisory Group, Inc. since 1994. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Kinnelon, NJ. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life, health, and disability product sales through various insurance carriers. Asset Advisory Group, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a long-term, research-supported investment approach primarily employing mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $480 million in assets across two advisors.

Andrea Zilli is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Kore Private Wealth, and is the founder and CIO of AZ Partners, an advisory and consulting firm for asset management entities. He has been with SFI Advisors, LLC since 2025 and concurrently involved with AZ Partners since 2023. SFI Advisors serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, corporate retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm implements tailored portfolios using approaches such as modern portfolio theory and long-term purchase strategies.

Kaushal Majmudar is a financial advisor at Ridgewood Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ridgewood since 2002 and Global Asset Services since 2020, where he serves as CEO. Majmudar is also president of a private investment holding company and holds ownership interests in various private funds and business ventures. Ridgewood Investments provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs fundamental research and proprietary models with a long-term investment approach and sponsors multiple private pooled investment vehicles across diverse strategies.

Matthew Sherbine is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience and has served at GCI Financial Group since 2001. He is a 50% owner and Managing Member of JHP Real Estate Group, LLC, which owns the office condominium housing GCI Financial Group. GCI Financial Group provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $145.1 million for around 130 clients, offering tailored portfolios with quarterly reviews and employing strategies including option-writing and the use of derivatives for select accounts.