Brian Reiss is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in East Windsor, NJ, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a centralized consulting team that delivers tailored, research-based recommendations to support clients’ retirement income planning.

Lenka Villani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining research from its investment institute and third-party sources to support portfolio diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Eric Taylor is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and has previously worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Thomas Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Blue Valley Financial LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner and sole proprietor of Hess and Smith, a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Karen Stark is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Chester, NJ. She works with individuals, families, women, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their short-term and long-term goals. Karen’s approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances and priorities to create cohesive wealth management plans. Her focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and supporting women in wealth. Karen holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an MBA in Finance from St. John's University and a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Karen is involved in her community through the Rockaway Valley Garden Club and St. Cecilia Church. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, reading, and practicing yoga.

Alexander Vasilantone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory platforms.

Ronald Garutti Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Cetera and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elias Chamoun is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and BMO Nesbitt Burns. Before his financial services career, he operated Choice Refreshments Vending for over a decade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Robert Lamperti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business in Sparta, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad array of financial planning and asset management services, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

David Nader is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC since 2025 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of advisory services, he is co-owner and promoter of a marketing and brand-building business serving martial arts athletes. OSAIC Wealth serves retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is noted for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Michael Salerno is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent 14 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. Salerno is also an independent contractor for Executive Wealth & Retirement Strategies, a financial planning company operating under a DBA. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through affiliations uncommon in large institutional advisors.

Leonard Mancini is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and at OSAIC for one year. Mancini holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Marielle Cassubhai is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with Wealth Management Advisors and ultra high net worth clients to develop and refine strategies for wealth growth, preservation, and transfer. She leverages Fidelity's resources and insights to support collaborative financial planning. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, holding roles including Senior Relationship Manager, Wealth Management Senior Services Specialist II, and currently as a Wealth Management Planning Consultant. Her experience spans various aspects of wealth management and client relationship management within the firm.

Rajpreet Saran is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides individualized financial planning and investment advice, focusing on helping clients pursue their unique financial goals through carefully tailored strategies. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Rajpreet holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to wealth management views it as an art dedicated to assisting individuals and families in realizing their visions for the future and achieving financial well-being. Outside of his professional role, Rajpreet enjoys playing tennis and pickleball and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families in order to create meaningful financial plans aligned with their values and aspirations.

Pierce Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Annandale, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Half and Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has been involved with the YMCA for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

William Pretory is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. He is also active as Director of Planning at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC and as a Wealth Management Advisor at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options and investment platforms, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Stephen Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he owns WX3 Practice Management, a practice management business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Little is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2018, holding roles that include Senior Portfolio Advisor. Zachary is recognized for building strong, enduring relationships with families, focusing on understanding their financial history, current situation, and future goals to support their journey toward financial freedom. Zachary's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Rutgers University. Outside of his professional work, Zachary enjoys spending time with his family and engages in activities such as golf, fishing, baseball, cooking, football, hiking, pickleball, reading, and watching movies.

Brandon Leung is currently the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their financial goals and ensuring peace of mind. In this role, he emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their families to develop personalized wealth management plans. Brandon's professional experience spans various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025. His background also includes positions as an Insurance Advisor at The Fortis Agency LLC, Founder and Managing Partner of Invictus Financial Partners LLC, Internal Advisor Consultant at New York Life Investment Management LLC, Financial Consultant at JPMorgan Chase, and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon has interests that include food, football, social events, movies, pets, and volunteering.

Stephen Croghan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Hunterdon Rotary Club. He is also the owner of Three Bridges Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial planning and investment firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.