Gustavo Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. His professional experience includes roles as an Advisory Consultant at TIAA from 2020 to 2023, Supervision Principal at Merrill Lynch between 2018 and 2020, Trust Team Manager at Merrill Lynch - Bank of America from 2017 to 2018, and Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch - Bank of America from 2015 to 2017. Martinez holds a California Insurance License. He focuses on understanding clients' financial goals to develop customized plans that prioritize those objectives, creating tailored roadmaps based on individual preferences. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in soccer and traveling.

Kris Baran is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Best Buy for five years and TopGolf for one year. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Michael Gallina is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of home-related products, including mortgage loan products and home security and automation services, through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a selection of discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, employing BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services for custody and trade execution.

Lamar Robinson is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he serves as the primary point of contact for clients, assisting multiple generations of families by facilitating conversations about wealth and investment planning. He is dedicated to providing personalized service tailored to individual client needs and preferences, and coordinates with Wealth Management Advisors when deeper planning support is required. Robinson has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, progressing through roles from Relationship Manager to Senior Relationship Manager, and currently serving as a Senior Relationship Manager since 2019. His experience encompasses wealth management and client relationship management. Outside of his professional career, Lamar Robinson has interests in baseball, fishing, fitness, food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Jeffrey Winston is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, where he has been providing personalized financial planning and guidance since 2020. He works with clients to understand their unique goals and builds tailored strategies to bring clarity and confidence to their financial lives. Before joining Fidelity, Jeffrey held various roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2020, Field Region Director at Ameriprise Financial from 2007 to 2008, Vice President at Merrill Lynch from 2002 to 2006, First Vice President at Prudential Securities from 1999 to 2002, and First Vice President at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter from 1993 to 1999. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey has interests in art, playing musical instruments, parenthood, volunteering, and writing.

John Racciatti Parker is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2024, following a 15-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his financial advisory career, he owns and operates Feather Ridge Farm LLC, a family farm in Asbury, NJ, where he manages horse care and agricultural production. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert Curtis is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Curtis serves as board president for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, an organization that promotes adult literacy through tutoring and community programs. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately, with a consolidated billing option, and does not provide discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Justin Parisi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and food service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Melissa Swayne is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works with clients to understand their financial situations and goals, aiming to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes trustworthiness and transparency in her client relationships. Melissa has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Her previous roles at Fidelity included Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 and Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2018 and operated as a Virtual Bookkeeper from 1998 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she was a Small Business Loan Officer and SBA Lender at ATT Capital Corp from 1991 to 1998 and an Auditor for the Resolution Trust Corporation from 1989 to 1991.

Fred Kessler III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He worked at AIG from 2007 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires for the North Warren Little League in Blairstown, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Salisbury is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC over the past two decades. Salisbury also operates a financial services business and works as a financial advisor focusing on property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Ethan Hundley is a Series 63 registered advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc, and has operated his own firms, Hundley Advisors LLC and Hundley Burn LLC, which provide tax planning and business accounting services. Hundley is involved in nonprofit activities as treasurer of the New Jersey chapter of the National Association of Tax Professionals and serves as president of the Small Business Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit supporting small business education and resources. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and rebalancing, with a platform notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Aaron Fuhrman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Phillipsburg, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branches.

Brian Kaplan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked as Vice President Financial Advisor at Chase Investments Services Corp. and as a Municipal Bond Specialist at Hennion and Walsh, Inc. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian focuses on helping clients develop straightforward financial plans tailored to their individual goals. He collaborates with clients to educate them on financial concepts and create efficient, structured plans aimed at achieving both long and short term financial objectives. Brian holds a California Insurance License.

Thomas Tishman is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In October 2024, he co-founded the Tishman-Dunst Wealth Management Group with Bryan Dunst. Tom supports clients by developing personalized financial approaches, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He incorporates alternative investments alongside traditional stock and bond portfolios to help clients pursue their financial goals. Tom has more than 40 years of experience on Wall Street, including roles as a financial forecaster, government bond trader, and financial advisor. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in May 2005 and has earned several professional designations, such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds FINRA securities registrations, CFTC commodities licenses, and life and health insurance licenses. He attained the Wealth Management Advisor functional title in 2012, was promoted to Vice President in 2013, earned his Portfolio Manager designation in 2017, and became First Vice President in 2023. His background includes an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Computer Science, and Mathematics from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Beyond his professional career, Tom is bilingual in English and Spanish. He has contributed to the community by serving as Head Fencing Coach at Mendham High School from 2007 to 2011 and as Volunteer Chairman of USA Fencing’s New Jersey Division from 2010 to 2016. He resides in Mendham with his wife, a residential real estate broker, and has three children pursuing careers in fields including robotics sales, urban planning, and metal sculpture. Tom's personal interests include genealogy, soccer, and yoga.

Frank Fischer is a CFP® with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he leases part of his farm property for a large-scale solar power facility and owns a small apartment house on the same property. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses various analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining unique municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting programs.

Jason Newcomb is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Cetera, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Langdon Ford Financial. Newcomb is also associated with Newroads Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

James Vincent Greco is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and AXA Advisors, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party money manager programs.

Michael Tekin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He held a position at FSC Securities Corporation for 23 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Flemington, NJ. His outside business activity includes insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on diversified investment strategies and technology-supported advisor tools.

David Xi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Summit Financial, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Summit Equities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in outside insurance sales and owns Bethel Wealth Guardians LLC, which markets MassMutual and affiliated products. MassMutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, ongoing planning relationships and offers a variety of programs, including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.