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.

Michael Staufenberger is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Whitetail Ridge Farm in New Jersey, where he is involved in hay and corn farming as well as maintaining food plots for hunting. Stifel serves individuals, including high net worth and non-HNW clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Craig Levin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Rouba Staufenberger is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Real Chemistry, The Planning Shop, Psyma International, and Adelphi Research. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

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.

Bharat Gurnani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Harold Uszerowicz is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC between 2012 and 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is an amateur photographer. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Rutgers Business School, the New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies, and West Virginia University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

John Crlencic is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining research-driven investment strategies with access to a broad range of financial products.

Michelle Hyde is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as serving as an accountant and CPA with Cicchini & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs primarily through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Lauren Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC., and currently operates Robert DiFabritis & Co. in addition to her role at Cetera. 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 through a multi-manager platform and supports a variety of program structures and custodial relationships.

Samantha Prusia is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Advisors and First Allied Securities. Prusia also operates EM Winters Financial Services, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Rosanna Vizzoni is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages two property-related businesses focusing on home construction and renovations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, operating with more than 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Michael Wade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, NJ, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp for five years and has been involved with Caristia Kulsar Wade LLC since 2003. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of advisors and a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

James Fahey Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bedminster, New Jersey. He leverages decades of experience and his military background as a U.S. Navy veteran to serve executives, healthcare professionals, retirees, and business owners. His work focuses on navigating retirement planning, managing concentrated stock positions, equity compensation, and addressing complex wealth planning decisions. James holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned an Accredited Certificate from the College for Financial Planning. Additionally, Jim advises retirement plan sponsors and fiduciaries on plan governance and best practices. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Greater Middlesex Somerset County Estate Planning Council and the Somerset County Business Partnership. His community involvement includes affiliations with Blair Academy, Fordham University, Lafayette College, and Lehigh University. James emphasizes providing clear, practical advice and disciplined financial guidance tailored to clients’ goals.

Michael Tillberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at Scottrade, Inc., with brief roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Mahler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Intervest International Equities Corp, and First Command. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and vice president on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in Mackenbach, Germany. 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Becker is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes 15 years at National Planning Corporation and roles at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Additionally, Becker is involved in tax preparation and accounting as an enrolled agent. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.