Joseph Faragi is the principal advisor at The Faragi Group, an independent firm based in Forked River, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years leading his own firm. The Faragi Group provides ongoing investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis, long- and short-term trading strategies, and options writing, managing diversified portfolios aligned with client-specific Investment Policy Statements.

Marc Morgan is the sole advisor at Heroic Financial LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Heroic Financial since 2021 and serves as a public safety officer in Evesham Township, a role he has held since 2008, as well as a trustee for the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey since 2019. Heroic Financial LLC provides retirement-plan advisory services to qualified ERISA plans and financial planning on an hourly basis, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm typically acts as a limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary for retirement-plan clients and offers customized financial plans and educational seminars, distinguishing itself through its combination of pension consulting, public workshops, and an explicit hourly-fee model.

Yale Levey is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Next Generation Wealth Planning, LLC. He has been affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 1997 and founded Next Generation Wealth Planning in 2006. Levey is active as an ambassador and teacher for Main Street Philanthropy, a nonprofit focused on philanthropy education for high school students. He is also a co-founder and president of Gateway for Good, a public benefit corporation. Next Generation Wealth Planning is an independent firm serving individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial and legacy planning, and nonprofit consulting, using a primarily non-discretionary, advisor-managed platform that incorporates third-party managers and custodial execution through national providers.

Mary Coughlin is the sole advisor at Barnegat Bay Capital Management LLC and holds a Series 63 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Barnegat Bay Capital Management since 1998. Barnegat Bay Capital Management provides investment supervisory services, occasional financial planning, and one-time portfolio reviews to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines a single-manager structure with an institutional investment background and uses fundamental, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Richard Opong is the sole advisor at White Star Financial LLC in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for 12 years and operates Wall Street Nutrition LLC, a nutrition and fitness services business. Opong also maintains an insurance agent role through his sole proprietorship. White Star Financial LLC provides discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth investors, and business entities, tailoring portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerances. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis and conducts quarterly account reviews.

James Bernstein is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at QEX Asset Management LLC and has worked at Coastal Trade Securities since 2011 and Windsor Financial Research, LLC since 1995. Outside of finance, he owns Prime Green Coffee, a business that sells unroasted coffee to home roasters. QEX Asset Management LLC serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals with separately managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm employs systematic, model-driven strategies in high-yield fixed income and equity momentum trading, utilizing technical and quantitative analysis alongside third-party signal models.

Carl Feldman is the managing member of Feldman Financial Services, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Forked River, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, with a prior sole proprietorship spanning 35 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independently licensed insurance agent, dedicating a significant portion of his time to that practice. Feldman Financial Services primarily advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, through financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars. The firm does not manage client portfolios directly but facilitates referrals to third-party money managers and assists clients with related administrative and monitoring tasks.

Cameron Lease is a financial advisor at Lease Investment Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Lease Investment Advisors, he held roles at Longfield Gardens LLC, Carrier, ScentAir Corp, Suntrust Bank, and Ramapo College of NJ. Lease Investment Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses, as well as assisting employers with retirement plan establishment and management. The firm employs a fundamental, cost-conscious investment approach focused on long-term, diversified strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management with regular reviews.

Mark Angelo is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently operating Mark J. Angelo Financial Services in Toms River, NJ. He has been with LPL Financial since 1991 and founded his own firm in 1998. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and supplemental insurance sales through AFLAC. His firm provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, as well as retirement plan solutions for employers. The firm uses hourly or fixed fees for planning and consulting, does not manage client assets or accept custody, and bases investment recommendations on fundamental analysis with periodic rebalancing.

Mark Schlosser is the principal of Schlosser Financial Services, Inc. in Seaside Park, NJ, with 29 years of experience in financial advising. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license and has operated his independent firm since 1997. Schlosser Financial Services primarily serves individual clients and small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning across insurance, investment, tax, retirement, and estate topics. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services with multi-asset portfolios focused on low-cost, passively managed ETFs and mutual funds, using tools like Morningstar for ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Richard Prozzo is an investment advisor representative with Davidson Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Davidson Wealth Management since 2010 and has been affiliated with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. since 1996. He also serves as a trustee for his deceased father’s irrevocable trust, making investment decisions alongside his mother. Davidson Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and annuity sub-accounts, with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Donald Burnaford is a financial advisor at MPI Wealth Management LLC with 52 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Copper Beech Financial Group, American Portfolios Financial Services, and Osaic Wealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, and health insurance. MPI Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, banks, corporations, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth families. The firm employs a combination of quantitative techniques, technical and fundamental analysis, and macroeconomic research to tailor portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Kristopher Sevcenko is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Davidson Wealth Management LLC since 2012 and is also affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. Sevcenko serves as trustee for his father’s and parents’ irrevocable family trusts, managing investment decisions for those assets. Davidson Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using risk-tolerance questionnaires and model portfolios to create individualized strategies across a range of investment vehicles.

Thomas Connors is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Island Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at Red Oak Capital Management and several other firms. Outside of advisory services, he operates a seasonal tax preparation practice and is a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. Island Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, using client-specific investment policies and ongoing monitoring. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment decisions and offers additional services such as tax preparation and access to third-party managers.

Richard Prozzo is a financial advisor with Davidson Wealth Management LLC in Forked River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Osaic and various positions outside the financial industry, including education and municipal work. Davidson Wealth Management serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client accounts using risk-tolerance questionnaires, asset allocation tools, and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

David Lazzaro is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Money Concepts Capital Corp., H. Beck, Inc., and mortgage-related firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member on the supervisory committee at Lakehurst Naval Federal Credit Union and manages DJL Wealth Management, LLC, which provides business consulting and commercial financial services. Stirlingshire Investments offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non‑HNW and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and a range of investment strategies, providing access to diverse investment types and model strategies through the Advyzon marketplace.

Albert Silvestri is a financial advisor at Platform Wealth Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Raymond James Financial Services and Sam Investments LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a principal and CPA at Hamilton Mercer Advisors, providing accounting and tax services. Platform Wealth Advisors offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term, low-turnover investing, supported by formal affiliations with accounting and consulting practices and a team that includes multiple CPA/PFS credentialed advisers.

Martin Saltzman is a financial advisor with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summitalliance Advisors since 2008 and Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he has minimal involvement in fixed insurance products including term, whole, long-term care, and health insurance. Fortitude Advisory Group serves individual investors, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and select business clients by offering tailored investment advisory services. The firm uses a combination of in-house management and outsourced solutions, incorporating alternative investments and various trading approaches to meet client objectives.

Louis Scatigna is a financial advisor at Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Summitalliance Advisors since 2008 and Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC since 2006. In addition to his advisory work, he hosts a weekly financial and economic radio show called "The Financial Physician," speaks publicly about once a year, and is the author of a book by the same name. Fortitude Advisory Group serves individual investors, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and select business clients with tailored investment advisory services. The firm combines in-house management and outsourced manager solutions, offering a range of investment approaches including alternative and less liquid investments.

John Oleary is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and other instruments, with advice delivered by a network of investment adviser representatives.