Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. 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 provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized supervisory and custody functions.

Richard Armitt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merck and Johnson & Johnson. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Debra Downs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She is also involved in the insurance sector through activities related to property, casualty, health, and disability insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with insurance and lending programs.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.

Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for over 30 years and has operated Robert DiFabratis & Co since 1991. His other business activities include tax preparation and financial statement preparation through Robert Difabritis & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brian Mckevitt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he spent 16 years at Aegis Capital Corp. He is also involved in offering Medicare-related insurance products through multiple business activities in New Jersey and New York. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Adam Kay is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities and the Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, Kay serves as a volunteer member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage services.

Frank Leloia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2007, he has leveraged over 30 years of experience as a registered representative and financial advisor to help affluent families, small businesses, and non-profit foundations develop, execute, and monitor long-term wealth management strategies. He emphasizes a systematic approach to investing aligned with each client's goals and risk tolerance, working closely with other professional advisors to provide tax strategies and support estate plan development. Frank’s client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University System. Residing in Long Valley, New Jersey, with his wife Beth and their two children, Nick and Jack, Frank is committed to community involvement and follows the Merrill tradition of volunteering locally. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, billiards, football, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Daniel Pilone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Pilone is also involved in health and property & casualty insurance sales. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Kathleen Boyle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Flemington, NJ. She has been with Edward Jones in various roles since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a notary public commission which she utilizes for both clients and non-clients as needed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporates, and nonprofits. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Byank is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also has an active role as a Wealth Management Advisor with Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Nastassia Pogrebniak is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Frank Dolce is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank before joining RBC. Outside of his advisory role, Dolce serves on the advisory board of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club and is involved with several non-investment business ventures in environmental consulting and acting employee leasing. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with flexible portfolio management options that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Danny Santana is a Planning Consultant with experience in financial advisory roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. From 2022 to 2024, he served as an Investment Specialist, followed by a position as AVP-National Financial Solutions Advisor from 2024 to 2026. Danny's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust, understanding, and genuine care. He focuses on listening closely to clients, providing thoughtful insight, and supporting them to feel confident in their financial decisions. He recognizes the uniqueness of each client's situation and aims to assist with empathy, clarity, and integrity. In his personal time, Danny enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Craig Russ is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Murray is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gilbert & Calabrese LLC, Apex Fund Services, and Blackstone Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kelli Diana is a Financial Consultant at the Bridgewater Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their unique personal and financial situations, aiming to co-create and implement financial plans that provide peace of mind. Kelli's experience with Fidelity Investments spans several positions since 2020, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and an internship. She holds a California Insurance License.

Steven Szmak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. He is also the sole proprietor of Albri, LLC, an investment-related business based in Flemington, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Arjay Ignacio is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has a comprehensive background in financial consulting, having worked in various advisory roles since 2005. His previous positions include Financial Consultant at Fidelity, Financial Advisor at Prudential, Managing Director at Allied Wealth Partners, and Vice President and Financial Advisor at AXA Equitable. Throughout his career, Arjay has focused on simplifying complex financial strategies into manageable steps tailored to each client's unique circumstances. He emphasizes the use of advanced research and proper planning to help clients work toward their individual definitions of financial success, with regular annual reviews to adjust plans as needed. Arjay holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in comedy, fitness, food, movies, and traveling.