Steven Fuerbacher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA, where he worked for a combined 14 years. Outside of advisory work, he is a member and manager of Next Level Financial LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing a broad platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Palladino is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with an investment approach based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joselito Aquino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, and JPMorgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Studer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the United States Amateur Baseball League in Point Pleasant, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Perry Weyser is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera. He previously spent significant time at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC. Outside of advising, he is a partner at Goode & Weyser, CPA, LLC, where he prepares individual and business tax returns, and serves as a referral partner for Merchant Advocate, helping small business clients review credit card processing expenses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Curtis Mullins is a financial advisor at Osaic with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and spent 11 years with Edward Jones prior to joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, Mullins serves as the secretary for the Rotary Club of Old Bridge Sayreville, a nonprofit organization supporting local communities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Matias Tabarne Labajos is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at Dealer Loyalty Protection Inc, Orkin Pest Control, Millers Ale House, and The Capital Grille. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Nicholas Sergio is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2001 and is the owner of Banyan Wealth and Saddle River Holdings Group 2, both support companies. He also serves as acting trustee for the Sergio Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, supported by risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains a distinctive municipal advisory affiliation.

Courtney Schiavo is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 12 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using various tools and strategies including asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing.

Patricia Trotta is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and LPL Enterprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Katherine Dobin is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a pet grooming business called Bayshore Barks Pet Grooming LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s research team and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to external asset managers, and an affiliated insurance agency.

Jake Gershon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has recently started his career in the industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles in education and the hospitality sector, including positions at The College of New Jersey, Colts Neck High School, Eisenhower Middle School, and Trump Golf Course Colts Neck. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing a range of third-party and proprietary investment programs.

Jason DAmico is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having held roles including Private Client Advisor and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2010 to 2023, as well as Financial Representative at Centra Financial Group from 2009 to 2010. Jason focuses on building personal relationships with clients to develop and follow personalized financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind throughout all phases of their financial journey.

Alexandra Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. from 2021 to 2023 and at Mike Anthony Group from 2018 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Tony Ganter is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. In his professional approach, Tony emphasizes the importance of trust in financial relationships. He focuses on understanding individual goals, values, and financial situations to co-create bespoke financial plans that are tailored to each person’s unique circumstances and adaptable over time. Outside of his professional work, Tony's personal interests include activities such as beach visits, fitness, golf, music, and running.

Christopher Spango is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Charles Schwab and Schwab Bank, where he has been since 2019, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a real estate company overseeing rental operations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by comprehensive research and centralized operational infrastructure.

Sean Manning is a financial advisor at Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simply Business and the University of Rhode Island. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Douglas Chin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies alongside extensive non-advisory financial services.

Nadia Chang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.