David Xi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Summit Financial, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Summit Equities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in outside insurance sales and owns Bethel Wealth Guardians LLC, which markets MassMutual and affiliated products. MassMutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, ongoing planning relationships and offers a variety of programs, including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Edward Shevac is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) for 27 years since 1999. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Patricia Sadowski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for her parents' estate. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Josef Stark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bedminster, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Merrill. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies supported by technology tools.

Zamira Sanchez is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. She works closely with families, professionals, and small business owners, collaborating with other trusted professionals such as attorneys and accountants to provide a comprehensive view of each client's financial situation. Her approach emphasizes customized solutions that go beyond portfolio management to include wealth transfer and estate planning. With over 15 years of experience in the finance industry, Zamira holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She maintains a range of securities registrations through FINRA, including Series 7, 9, 10, 63, and 65, as well as multiple insurance licenses such as Life, Accident and Health, Variable Life, Variable Annuity, Property and Casualty, and certification in Long Term Care. Her background also includes experience in human resources and accounting, and she is well-versed in Medicare, assisting clients in navigating related complexities. Zamira holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional career, Zamira lives in Randolph, NJ with her husband David and their two children. She spends her free time gardening, running for charitable causes, volunteering in her children's activities, hiking, skiing, enjoying music, and traveling. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Zamira brings a broad perspective to her client relationships.

Scott Buchanan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes serving in the United States Army on active duty from 2014 to 2022 and a brief tenure at Summit Financial LLC in 2022. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Joseph Cataldo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group and Cataldo Wealth Management. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals, and it supports a broad advisor network with additional specialized services in municipal finance and retirement plan advisory.

Thomas Dartnell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a certified public accounting firm, and is involved as an owner and investor in Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ronald Hunter is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Gladstone Wealth Group, Independent Financial Group, First Allied Advisory Services, and FFP Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Somerset Tax Advisory and also works as an independent producer for non-variable insurance with Peak Pro 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools across its extensive advisor network.

Stacy Goerner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2020 before joining RBC in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing options such as tax-management and responsible investing.

Wesley Storr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cedar Knolls, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Beck Consulting & Associates and Avantik. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gerard Raho is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mendham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-founder of Michael Gerard Designs, a flatware design business, and serves as Vice President of the Mendham Business Association in a largely ceremonial capacity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as offering affiliated trust and securities-based lending services.

Ryan Hynson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors and Avantax Investment Services and serves as a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a tax and accounting firm. Outside of advisory work, he is a committee member of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Daniel Bolio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Succasunna, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank for three years and was associated with New York Life Insurance Agents and NYLife Securities. Outside of financial services, he has experience with Titan Specialty Doors. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Dennis Gerkhardt is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. for 19 years and The Investment Center, Inc. for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting activities and operates a farm business. 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 and access to third-party asset management, and supports its investment adviser representatives with research and operational tools.

Matthew Engelau is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2006. He has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Engelau serves as a member of the Hackettstown Town Council, participating in local government decisions. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and technology tools to support its network of more than 22,800 advisors.

David Jozefek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., as well as long-term service at The Investment Center Inc. and IC Advisory Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools to support client account management.

Sean Kelliher is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Kelliher participates on the Series 7 Item Writing and Review Committee, contributing to the development and review of exam questions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Kete is a financial advisor at Cetera with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2023, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kete is also involved in a financial services business under the name Private Client Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Grant Kozak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at High Rise Capital and Warwick Capital Group and is a co-owner of LivSmooth, a laser hair removal business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on customizable investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.