Stephen Becker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and operates Beckers Tax Service, a tax preparation and consulting business serving individuals, businesses, and estates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform to over 10,000 advisors nationwide, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Luis Sarmiento is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, he was with David Lerner Associates, Inc. from 2017 to 2018 and has experience outside the financial industry. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Alyssa Fielding is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as retirement income planning. Alyssa collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies that align with their unique ambitions, priorities, and financial goals. Alyssa earned her bachelor’s degree from Rider University in 2013 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Since beginning her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Alyssa has focused on creating comprehensive wealth management plans tailored to clients’ individual circumstances. Outside of her professional role, Alyssa enjoys cooking, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Francis Scally serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Flemington, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill since 1996, bringing over 28 years of experience in the financial services field. In his role, he manages the Flemington office while providing wealth management advice centered on a diversified, risk-based investment process aimed at managing risk and generating absolute returns. Francis is a qualified portfolio manager and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He offers clients a comprehensive approach that includes personalized strategies involving individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His expertise spans a range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Francis holds a bachelor's degree from Molloy College, where he also played basketball and earned a scholarship. Residing in Flemington with his wife Michele and their three children, Francis is active in the local community. He coaches youth sports, including his son's lacrosse team, and enjoys activities such as cooking, music, and reading.

Victoria Esarey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Faneuil Inc and long-term engagements with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. She is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to mortgage loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional or pension plan services.

Bruce Hesse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax, 1st Global Advisors, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a condominium association and manages a tree farm in Maine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and provides access to multiple investment platforms, including affiliated and third-party money managers.

Carrie Lee is a Planning Consultant based in New York, currently working with Fidelity Investments. In her role, she collaborates with clients to help them pursue their financial goals by utilizing the tools and planning materials provided by Fidelity Investments to create and implement financial plans. Carrie has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before advancing to her current position in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Her professional experience encompasses financial planning and consulting roles within major financial institutions. Outside of her professional work, Carrie has personal interests that include spending time at the beach, visiting museums, enjoying music, caring for pets, reading, and running.

David Lambert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a technical editor for Wiley & Sons. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Robert Junge is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent seven years with Private Advisor Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Derosa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a trustee of a life insurance trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of advisory and capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

Stephen Mazda is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 39 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Cantella & Co., Inc. and managing Mazda Capital Management LLC since 2001. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and proprietary strategies while maintaining documented controls related to affiliated strategies and advisor business relationships.

Linda Modico is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with P. M.-B. Trust, where she reviews trades, payments, and investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

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.

Dylan Stroup is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bethlehem, PA, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of industry experience, including a decade with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of Keyan Health Care Initiatives and the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

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.

Levent Bayrasli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Bayrasli serves as a managing partner of Sonic Series LLC and is a board member of the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

David Salisbury is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise since 2024. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he was employed for over two decades. Salisbury is also involved with David Salisbury Insurance & Financial Services LLC as a sole member. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services using a platform that integrates adviser programs with the sale of financial products, including insurance through an affiliated agency.

Gerald Barlow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Penn Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Penn Wealth Accounting Group, where he prepares and reviews tax returns. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies, relying on proprietary investment research and third-party data.

George Mantzoros is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1981. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to managed portfolios through both advisory and brokerage channels.