Martine Pate is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique financial goals, including legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Martine works closely with clients to create flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions while providing access to Merrill’s investment insights and Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions. Martine holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wagner College and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to her professional work, she is involved in community volunteer activities, reflecting her commitment to the communities Merrill Lynch serves.

Robert Connelly is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships with periodic recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its integrated operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

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.

Michael Vespucci Paxson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with clients to help them create, implement, and maintain their personal financial plans, aiming to be a trusted consultant by understanding their priorities and guiding them to suitable strategies and resources offered by Fidelity. Michael has worked with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2015, including Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2019, Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2023, and Financial Consultant since 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Nisivoccia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. He is also involved in selling term life, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a broad network and provides access to various investment strategies and institutional platforms.

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.

Sonya Ashley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Piscataway, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1990. Outside of advisory activities, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Thomas Wallach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and PFS™ designations and the Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Cetera and its affiliates since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, Wallach owns Wallach Financial Services, LLC, where he provides tax preparation and planning services. He serves as vice president of the Chi Phi fraternity and is a board member at Hunterdon Preparatory School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Lilrene Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously associated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1998. Outside of finance, she is employed at PRIME STEAK HOUSE during business hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that incorporate market models to assist clients in developing financial strategies.

Jason De Tata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and Massey Morgan Financial Solutions. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Wilson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

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.

Mark Harwanko is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Ic Advisory Services. He is also president of Black River Financial, LLC, where he advises clients on insurance and annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services across diverse programs including comprehensive financial planning and Unified Managed Accounts. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Donald Haines III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several notable firms including Merrill Lynch, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and utilizing broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

George Grow is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, for more than two decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs to meet client needs.

Jon Mcaleney is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Janney Montgomery Scott, and IC Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a networking group focused on exchanging business ideas. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports multiple account types and investment strategies through its broad platform and affiliate network.

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.

Michael Natale is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of account structures and investment strategies.

John Milacki is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes 30 years at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Optimum Financial Group LLC and part owner of a retail business in Southport, NC, where he handles payroll bookkeeping. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, with financial planning structured as an annual, collaborative process using firm-approved analytical tools.

Julianne Gallina is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2025 and previously at Michael Gallina in 2024. Outside of advising, she has been involved in non-investment business activities related to home security and automation product referrals. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with over 3,600 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.