Karen Stark is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Chester, NJ. She works with individuals, families, women, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their short-term and long-term goals. Karen’s approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances and priorities to create cohesive wealth management plans. Her focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and supporting women in wealth. Karen holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an MBA in Finance from St. John's University and a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Karen is involved in her community through the Rockaway Valley Garden Club and St. Cecilia Church. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, reading, and practicing yoga.

Alexander Vasilantone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory platforms.

Ronald Garutti Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Cetera and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elias Chamoun is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and BMO Nesbitt Burns. Before his financial services career, he operated Choice Refreshments Vending for over a decade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Rahn Singer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1ST Global Capital Corp. Singer is also a CPA and owner of Rahn J. Singer, CPA LLC, a firm he has operated since 1987. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robyn Jensen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Hackettstown, NJ. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a vacation home in Chincoteague, VA, which is occasionally used as a rental property but is not currently rented. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cameron Thorkildsen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Gateway Group One and The Golf Zone. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Robert Lamperti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business in Sparta, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad array of financial planning and asset management services, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

David Nader is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC since 2025 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of advisory services, he is co-owner and promoter of a marketing and brand-building business serving martial arts athletes. OSAIC Wealth serves retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is noted for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Pierce Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Annandale, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Half and Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has been involved with the YMCA for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

William Pretory is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. He is also active as Director of Planning at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC and as a Wealth Management Advisor at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options and investment platforms, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Sondrine Gutierrez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches the girls' basketball team at Wilson Area School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Zachary Little is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2018, holding roles that include Senior Portfolio Advisor. Zachary is recognized for building strong, enduring relationships with families, focusing on understanding their financial history, current situation, and future goals to support their journey toward financial freedom. Zachary's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Rutgers University. Outside of his professional work, Zachary enjoys spending time with his family and engages in activities such as golf, fishing, baseball, cooking, football, hiking, pickleball, reading, and watching movies.

Stephen Croghan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Hunterdon Rotary Club. He is also the owner of Three Bridges Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial planning and investment firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

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.

Meghan Casey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Milford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate management through River Rock Management LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Stevens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans primarily in an advisory capacity.

Dustin Lindley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clinton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2009 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Glovas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches basketball at Wilson High School and serves on the board of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nikos Antivachis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Travel/Tournament Director for the Branchburg Baseball Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of strategies and third-party manager options.