Luciano Prestonise is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Commonwealth Financial Network, Madison Avenue Securities, and Independent Financial Group prior to joining Cetera. He is also a member of the US Army Reserve. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

David Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. Wright also serves as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and technologies including machine learning.

Lawrence Forlenza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. He also operates Morristown Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

David Morrison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2021 before joining UBS Financial Services Inc. in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Shawn Tighe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Raymond James and Associates, Inc and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, credit unions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

John Gallagher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Gallagher also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

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.

Christopher Perrotta is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Vernon Township Little League and is involved with the Sussex County YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations.

Albert Passanante is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Passanante is also an owner and financial advisor at Nisivoccia LLP, where he has been involved in providing financial services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Ryan Pergola is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has previously worked at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an ice hockey official in New Jersey. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through advisory programs and a broad network of affiliated advisors.

Luis Ponce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Dennis Profaca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morristown Financial Group since 2007 and Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. Outside of advising, he acts as a health insurance broker for small businesses in New Jersey. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

Alyson Whelan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has held positions at MML Investor Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Bank of America, and National Financial Network. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and teaches violin at Viva String Studio LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nicole Monte is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and also operates Joseph Michael Monte, LLC, an investment-related business. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in referral activities for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated third-party asset manager platform with a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Marion Cuff is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at FSC Securities for over two decades, among other firms. Outside of advising, she serves as a trustee of the Seneca Lake Club, Inc., where she participates in governance and decision-making for the local lake association. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. provides services to a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with access to third-party money managers and alternative investments.

Joseph Johnston Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brandon Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Royal Alliance, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in an electrical contracting business, Ace Electric Services, in a support role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathryn Mantell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mantell serves on the executive board and as treasurer for local Boy Scouts of America councils and is treasurer of the Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Douglas Collins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, and he has been a partner at Nisivoccia & Company, LLP since 2000. Collins serves on multiple boards, including the Deacon Family Foundation and The House of the Good Shepherd, and is an advisory board member for Lakeland Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.