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Joseph Kelly is the principal of Joseph C. Kelly & Associates, Inc., an independent advisory firm based in Middletown, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of experience in the financial industry. In addition to his advisory role, he has operated a certified public accounting practice, Kelly & Co., CPA, since 1989. Joseph C. Kelly & Associates, Inc. provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and hourly consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios and offers standalone financial planning engagements.

Kristen provides unbiased, comprehensive financial planning with expertise in budgeting, retirement planning, investment strategies, tax planning, and major life transitions, including divorce. Her background in education - spending a decade teaching middle school English in San Francisco and Maine- gives her a unique perspective on guiding career changers through financial transitions. She is particularly passionate about working with Childfree individuals, early retirees (and the FIRE community), those navigating divorce, and those forging non-traditional financial paths. She offers hourly financial advice for those seeking one-time guidance or a cost-effective option, divorce planning for clients managing the financial complexities of separation, and ongoing financial planning for those who want continuous support in achieving their goals. Whether you're changing careers, planning for retirement, building wealth, or facing complex financial decisions, Kristen provides knowledgeable, compassionate guidance to help you create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.

Wesley Cross is a financial advisor with Olson, Cross & Alamo Advisors LLC in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Olson, Cross & Alamo since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Cross is involved in a garment design and manufacturing business with his daughter. Olson, Cross & Alamo Advisors primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services. The firm uses a top-down approach incorporating macroeconomic analysis and company-level research, considering a wide range of investment instruments.

Travis Dufner is a financial advisor at Securus Wealth Management in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Millstone Financial Group, Alps Distributors, and Primerica Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience as an insurance agent, providing clients with options such as life insurance, long-term care, and annuities. Securus Wealth Management offers retirement planning and wealth management services to individuals, families, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes diversification and downside protection through portfolios built with active and passive ETFs, interval funds, and buffered ETFs, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with ongoing client oversight.

Alice Solomon is the principal of Solomon Investment Group, Inc. in Keansburg, NJ, with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Solomon Investment Group since 1997. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed in life, health, and long-term care insurance in New Jersey. Solomon Investment Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension, profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis to guide investment decisions, tailored to each client’s Investment Policy Statement.

Peter Seligman is the sole advisor at Adaero Capital Management, LLC, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has led Adaero since its founding in 2004. Adaero Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a value-investing approach focused on fundamental research and intrinsic-value analysis of mid- to large-capitalization stocks.