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.

Stephen Gribben is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and the Somerset Hills School District, as well as work at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach 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.

Jenifer Parks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in Morris County, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rahn Singer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1ST Global Capital Corp. Singer is also a CPA and owner of Rahn J. Singer, CPA LLC, a firm he has operated since 1987. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robyn Jensen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Hackettstown, NJ. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a vacation home in Chincoteague, VA, which is occasionally used as a rental property but is not currently rented. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cameron Thorkildsen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Gateway Group One and The Golf Zone. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

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.

Judith Lee is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she leads a comprehensive wealth management practice. She has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor from 2019 through 2026 and America's Top Women Wealth Advisors in recent years. Judith's work focuses on collaborating with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that address wealth growth, retirement income, mortgage and lending needs, and estate planning. She has a particular interest in supporting women navigating life transitions such as retirement, divorce, caregiving, widowhood, and inheritance. Judith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University and has earned several professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She serves as the National Chair of the Merrill Women's Exchange and is active in community organizations such as the Greater Somerset YMCA and the New Jersey Orators, where she formerly coached the New Brunswick chapter. Outside of her professional activities, Judith enjoys cooking, dancing, golfing, swimming, and traveling. She values learning about different cultures, cuisines, and customs through her travels. Judith resides in New Jersey.

James Hundley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and HD Vest Insurance Agency Inc. Hundley is also a CPA and operates a tax preparation and accounting practice. 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 provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Michael Hazen is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Succasunna, NJ, and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, ConnectOne Bank, and Capital One Bank. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ted Davis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years before joining Stifel in 2020. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on fee-based financial planning. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

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.

Kurt Schroeder is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His work history includes prior roles at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. He is also involved in the sale and service of fixed life and health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Dustin Lindley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clinton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2009 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 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.