Michael Hazen is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Succasunna, NJ, and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, ConnectOne Bank, and Capital One Bank. 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.

Steven Oroho is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among others. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of a nonprofit corporation that owns local newspapers and is an elected board member at Centenary University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with a broad range of program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Ted Davis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years before joining Stifel in 2020. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on fee-based financial planning. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

Steven Ornstein is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Randolph, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with City National Bank since 2018 and with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a notable capital markets presence and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Michael Flynn is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Peapack Gladstone Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and LPL Financial, LLC. He serves as a board member of the Westfield Area YMCA, participating in committees focused on financial development, investment, and organizational planning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kurt Schroeder is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His work history includes prior roles at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. He is also involved in the sale and service of fixed life and health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

James Hughes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains various outside insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse 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 third-party managers, emphasizing tailored investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Matthew Chanda is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Edward Jones. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the hospitality industry with roles at multiple establishments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI and algorithmic methods in its investment process.

Carole Sarson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Kestra Financial Services, Cetera Wealth Services, Nationwide Securities, and 1717 Capital Management Company. Sarson serves on the Windrush III Condo Association board, a nonprofit organization in Tarpon Springs, Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice solutions, supported by research-driven models and technological tools.

Heidi Wohlleb is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She currently works at Cetera and has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, Inc., and Nisivoccia & Company, LLP, where she has been active since 1989. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with several related financial services entities, including serving as an advisor at Nisivoccia & Company, LLC and owning Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, with access to both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Michael Pett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Succasunna, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Thomas Karabinus is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he has served on the Belvidere Board of Education since 1978. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michael Staufenberger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at STIFEL since 2022 and previously spent six years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles. STIFEL serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes proprietary asset allocation and planning methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decision-making across multiple financial areas.

Ian Baird is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also involved with Elefant Financial, where he functions as an Investment Advisor Representative with activities including fixed annuity and insurance sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Craig Carcuffe Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 35 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. He is also licensed as an agent for property and casualty insurance with Liberty Mutual and Plymouth Rock. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Space is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sparta, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christianne Erickson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sparta, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing three years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously was associated with CKW Wealth Management and TeleSearch Staffing Solutions. Erickson is also commissioned as a notary. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Raymond Sarinelli is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, an acquisition vehicle for various financial services and tax practices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and maintains over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Meredith Wright is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and UBS Financial Services. Wright also operates Wright Wealth Management, LLC, which aligns with her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacqueline Osborne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica since 2005 and has held positions at OMH-Kingsboro Psychiatric and OMH-South Beach Psychiatric Center. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-based strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.