Vincent Bonavita Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years, along with tenure at OSAIC and WS Griffith Securities, Inc. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Zain Merchant is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative within Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes roles as AVP Premier Banker at Wells Fargo, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and AVP Branch Manager at PNC Bank. Zain holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus involves collaborating with clients to develop personalized, holistic financial plans that address both current and future goals. He emphasizes building long-term relationships to help clients achieve peace of mind.

Christopher Kete is a financial professional at Cetera with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is also involved with Private Client Group, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Christopher Russo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, including seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage a range of registered investment companies and funds.

Thomas Wagner is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and has operated Wagner & Associates, LLC since 2010, specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Barna is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he serves dual roles as a Wealth Management Advisor and Resident Director of the Chester, NJ office. In his capacity as Resident Director, he supports, coaches, and mentors the Financial Advisors and associates in his office. As a Wealth Management Advisor, Michael works with business owners, senior executives, and multi-generational families, providing customized financial strategies and sustained advice. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Michael holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University. Michael is actively involved in his community as an Ambassador to the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a Board of Trustee to the Somerset County Business Partnership. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Thomas Fallon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over two decades at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and a long tenure with Ford Financial Group/Phoenix Home Life. He is also a commissioned notary. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Patrick Buzby is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Patrick works with clients in areas such as corporate benefits, education planning, employee benefits planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University. Patrick emphasizes building client-centered strategies by understanding what matters most to each individual, offering a range of services from general investing to retirement planning, and providing access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional work, Patrick enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

James Angiuli is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary. 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 variety of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across multiple asset classes.

Jack Leloia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments and prior involvement with Dynamic Earth LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Peter Schoenenberger is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Jim Boyle is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He collaborates with clients to establish and implement financial plans tailored to their goals, and regularly reviews these plans to ensure ongoing alignment and improvement. Jim's professional experience spans several roles in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC and LPL Financial LLC, and roles as a Financial Services Professional at MML Investors Services, LLC and Signator Investors, Inc. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Jim has interests in baseball, football, soccer, movies, reading, and participating in family activities.

Patricia Koch Perkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kyle Kaiser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Allied Wealth Partners. Outside of advising, he previously worked at Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream for three years. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing multiple portfolio strategies and proprietary research tools.

Peter Pitucco is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1989 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of insurance products for various carriers. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Thomas Kerest Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Linsco Private Ledger, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is also associated with Flemington Financial Group LLC as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Winters is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Winters also operates EM Winters Financial Services, a separate investment-related business, and is a licensed notary public. Cetera is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Mark Stanic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bleakley Financial Group and LPL Financial. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Howell is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by technology and has a significant presence with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Christopher Ferrone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branchburg, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MMLIS Investors Services, Massmutual, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Going Gold Choreography, LLC, a non-investment-related activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions. The firm supports its investment adviser representatives with a broad platform including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.