Erik Black is a financial advisor at Calrivan Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Cross River Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he co-owns VanessKnitS, LLC, a knitting design business. Calrivan Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes tailored investment programs based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, operating with a small client base and no account minimum.

J. Manley is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Manley Capital Management, LLC since 2013. Manley Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, endowments, and other institutions. The firm employs a value-driven, economically balanced asset-allocation strategy that incorporates equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies, with portfolio adjustments based on market valuation and risk-reward considerations.

Douglas Robb Jr. is the sole advisor at ABC Wealth Inc, an independent investment advisory firm based in Long Valley, NJ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, Robb operates an affiliated insurance practice as a licensed insurance agent. ABC Wealth Inc primarily serves individual clients, offering discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm sponsors a wrap fee program and commonly implements portfolios through sub-advisors and third-party money managers, providing financial planning at no additional cost and conducting regular reviews of client investments.

Matthew Taranto is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience in financial advising at Mountainpoint Investment Advisors. He is also Senior Vice President at Everest Group Ltd, a property and casualty reinsurance company, where he manages the company’s internal general account asset portfolio. Mountainpoint Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, non-profit organizations, and institutional clients such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a combination of fundamental macro and sector analysis with bottom-up security research, emphasizing diversified, low-turnover investments including ETFs and mutual funds.

Michael Marino is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is the principal at The Financial Planning Center, LLC and has previously worked with Lotus Investment Advisors, Empire Asset Management Company, and Divine Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, Marino serves as president of the Washington Township Police Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the local police department. The Financial Planning Center, LLC serves individual investors, business owners, and families by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning services. The firm tailors investment strategies based on client objectives and coordinates with other professionals while managing approximately $26.3 million for about 63 clients.

Desi Dimaio is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Dimaio Private Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Alliance Wealth Management Group, LLC and Bleakley Financial Group, LLC. Dimaio Private Wealth, LLC provides discretionary wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and individualized portfolio management. The firm constructs portfolios primarily from model allocations using ETFs, individual equities, mutual funds, and bonds, with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and a long-term investment horizon.

Austin Neary is the sole advisor at Plan2Prosper LLC, an independent firm based in Andover, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including time at UBS Financial Services. Neary has managed Plan2Prosper LLC since 2009. Plan2Prosper LLC offers integrated wealth management and financial planning for individuals, families, charitable trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs an investment approach based on academic research and efficient-market principles, focusing on diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and provides non-discretionary advisory services.

Steven Bedell is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Omega Capital Management, LLC since 1999. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Flanders, NJ. Omega Capital Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirees, retirement plans, businesses, and trust and estate clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both passive and active investment options tailored to client needs.

Welcome! I'm Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, a real estate investor, financial planner, and real estate business coach. I founded Real Life Planning to mentor a new generation of real estate investors. We help real estate investors take practical steps to build financial freedom, create multiple sources of income, and make working for someone else optional. At Real Life Planning, we speak both real estate and financial planning. Whether you're adding to your properties, contemplating a 1031 exchange, listing your place on Airbnb, getting started as a landlord, or looking to buy a home overseas, we'll help you create a realistic plan for your financial life goals. As you build your investment property portfolio, we will help you plan to optimize taxes and diversify risks, manage total cash flow, and prepare for new opportunities. Who we help: -Rental property investors looking for a comprehensive financial plan -Real estate investors planning for 1031 exchanges -Real estate investors who are scaling their property portfolios -Professionals considering a real estate side hustle -People with inherited rental property -Homeowners maximizing opportunities for income -Accredited Investors Evaluating DSTs, 721 Exchanges, and Syndications -Married couples building strong economic partnerships We're a Fee-Only fiduciary firm, so we work for you, not for Wall Street. That's why our fees are inclusive and transparent. My husband Steve and I have three young adult kids and live in central NJ, in the NYC metro area. We are both first-generation real estate investors with small multifamily properties, single-family homes, and a small apartment complex. We invest out of state and use a property manager. A financial advisor since 1997, I founded Real Life Planning and co-founded the Real Estate Financial Coach Course, Real Estate For Generations, and the You Unlimited coaching program. Real Life Planning works with clients virtually from anywhere and in-person in the NYC area. Interested in the real (estate) life? Book a discovery call today.

Thomas Vetter is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the founder of Vetter Planning. He chose to establish Vetter Planning because of his desire to help individuals and small businesses develop financial plans that are designed to achieve their goals. It was founded upon principles that place the utmost value on its clients’ financial goals and objectives. It is in the business of building long-term, solid relationships that are based upon trust and quality client service. Since 2002, Tom has been providing financial planning and investment advice. He graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Prior to founding Vetter Planning, he was a Senior Financial Analyst for Guardian Life and an Investment Analyst for NYC Housing Development Corporation. Tom resides in Randolph, New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer, son Gavin, and daughters, Abigail and Claire. His interests include volunteering, coaching youth sports, golf, and mountain biking.

Empowering People Through Financial Planning At its core, financial planning is about helping people use their resources to get the most from their time. Our financial planning process is designed to help you clarify what's most important and ensure your money is best aligned to support that vision. Knowing our goal is the compass that guides your financial path, but no direction is favorable until we know where we’re going. We operate a virtual office, providing a wealth management experience that emphasizes convenience, effectiveness, and flexibility for our clients. We'll help you feel more connected with your money and confident in your financial position. Let True North help guide you on life’s journey.

Amit Singhal is a financial advisor at Mantrana Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently works full time in business and account management at BASF Corporation, a global chemical company. Mantrana Advisors provides financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and families caring for persons with special needs. The firm operates on a fee-only basis without managing client assets, offering investment recommendations as part of comprehensive plans using a combination of fundamental analysis and passive and active asset allocation strategies.

Kenneth Gibbons is a financial advisor at Financial Engineering LLC in Sparta, NJ, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC, David Gerson CPA, and Professional and Reliable Accounting Services LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Financial Strategies LLC, an insurance and annuities business. Financial Engineering LLC serves individuals, families, business owners, and pension/retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, investment advisory services using third-party managers, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines accounting and tax preparation services with financial planning and offers insurance and annuity products through an affiliated insurance practice.

David Cooley is a financial advisor at Covered Bridge Financial LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to his current role, he worked as an independent insurance agent for 12 years. Covered Bridge Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term focus and incorporates a variety of investment instruments, including low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, as well as more complex strategies when appropriate.

James Walker II is a CFP® and founder of The Financial Forge, LLC in Mendham, NJ. He has three years of experience at UBS, served as a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel before retiring in 2019, and has been a West Point economics professor since 2019. The Financial Forge provides personalized financial planning and education to individuals, families, public-service professionals, small business owners, and medical and legal professionals. The firm focuses on behavioral coaching and scenario-based planning, offering non-discretionary recommendations and services such as tax strategy consultations, retirement planning, and student loan guidance without managing client assets.

Victor Vuskalns is a financial advisor at Tango Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with both Auerbach, Pollak & Richardson Inc. and Tango Capital Management since 1999. Tango Capital Management provides discretionary, fee-only investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio construction, monitoring, and rebalancing. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options, and operates with principal involvement in client accounts at a modest scale.

Timothy Starkey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LiftPoint Family Wealth Advisors, LLC and NewEdge Advisors, LLC, having previously worked at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley. Starkey provides investment advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, an independent firm. LiftPoint Family Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs a manager-agnostic approach, utilizing independent managers, ETFs, and alternative investments while coordinating planning with clients’ tax, estate, and insurance professionals.

Ryan Brennan is a Series 65-licensed advisor with McMillan Analysis Corporation, where he has worked since 2005. He has 19 years of industry experience and is based in Randolph, NJ. McMillan Analysis Corporation serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as banks, investment companies, trusts, and other advisers. The firm specializes in discretionary portfolio management focused on option-based strategies, combining active asset management with a commercial publishing and data business that includes subscription newsletters, seminars, and software products.

Timothy Harrington is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Longview Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018, following 12 years at Marin Financial Advisors LLC. Longview Financial Advisors provides investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and institutional ERISA retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach grounded in evidence-based principles, combining passive and active investment strategies tailored to client needs.

David Spiegel is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Gci Financial Group, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Lantern Wealth Advisors, APS Pension and Financial Services, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a broker offering fixed life and long-term care insurance products and corporate health insurance through several providers. GCI Financial Group manages approximately $145 million for around 130 clients, providing asset management and financial planning services tailored to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and option-writing strategies, with portfolio supervision that includes quarterly reviews and customized investment restrictions.