Robert Curtis is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Curtis serves as board president for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, an organization that promotes adult literacy through tutoring and community programs. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately, with a consolidated billing option, and does not provide discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Michelle May is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1999, currently serving as a financial advisor in Lebanon, NJ. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Wayne Chernin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he sells Medicare supplement insurance with Aetna as a referral agent. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it also offers services such as financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Justin Parisi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and food service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Melissa Swayne is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works with clients to understand their financial situations and goals, aiming to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes trustworthiness and transparency in her client relationships. Melissa has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Her previous roles at Fidelity included Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 and Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2018 and operated as a Virtual Bookkeeper from 1998 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she was a Small Business Loan Officer and SBA Lender at ATT Capital Corp from 1991 to 1998 and an Auditor for the Resolution Trust Corporation from 1989 to 1991.

Fred Kessler III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He worked at AIG from 2007 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires for the North Warren Little League in Blairstown, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kelley Mack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a professional tenure beginning in 2014. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she spent ten years at Harding Loevner, a boutique asset management firm specializing in international and global equities, where she worked closely with institutional and registered investment advisor clients. Currently, Kelley focuses on assisting individual investors in achieving their financial goals through a goals-based approach and a thorough planning process tailored to each client's situation and aspirations. Kelley holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also has Merrill Lynch's Portfolio Manager designation, enabling her to manage Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis. She graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business. Outside of her professional role, Kelley enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her husband and two young sons.

Alexander Radcliffe is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing financial services to affluent households, individuals, retirees, and small business owners. His approach is goals-based wealth management, focusing on understanding clients' short and long-term objectives to build personalized financial strategies that include investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer. Mr. Radcliffe holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works collaboratively with other trusted advisors such as tax professionals, attorneys, and insurance agents to provide comprehensive financial planning services. In addition to his professional work, Alexander is engaged in community service through organizations like Junior Achievement of NJ, where he teaches basic financial principles to children. He also contributes to local organizations such as the Hillside Community Food Bank, Jar of Hope, and Ronald McDonald House New Brunswick. Outside of work and community involvement, he enjoys cooking, dancing, football, music, pickleball, pottery, racquetball, running marathons, spending time with his family, and yoga.

James Gammero is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, both from 2009 until recently joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Gammero is also a notary public in Whippany, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Emily Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Based in Lebanon, NJ, her career has been focused within the Ameriprise organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, emphasizing both advisory and brokerage solutions through its large institutional platform.

David Salisbury is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC over the past two decades. Salisbury also operates a financial services business and works as a financial advisor focusing on property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Jason Wacaster is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Eddie Jimenez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2008, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jason Genovese is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in a wrap portfolio program.

Ethan Hundley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and H.D. Vest Investment Services. Beyond his advisory role, Hundley is involved in health and wellness product distribution, insurance sales, and serves as president of the Small Business Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting small businesses through education and grants. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction tools and supports a range of account management options and third-party solutions.

Jack Destefano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm offers multiple investment program strategies governed by its CIO and platform oversight, with a focus on manager selection, tax-efficient solutions, and integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Matthew Park is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. He is based in Bedminster, New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Brian Kaplan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked as Vice President Financial Advisor at Chase Investments Services Corp. and as a Municipal Bond Specialist at Hennion and Walsh, Inc. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian focuses on helping clients develop straightforward financial plans tailored to their individual goals. He collaborates with clients to educate them on financial concepts and create efficient, structured plans aimed at achieving both long and short term financial objectives. Brian holds a California Insurance License.

Marc Ferrari is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He is a member of Cohen Howard Ferrari & Associates, a team specializing in personalized wealth management solutions for individuals, families, and business owners. Since joining Merrill in 2005 and Cohen Howard Ferrari in 2016, Marc has focused on wealth planning, asset management, and helping clients pursue their targeted financial goals through planning and risk management strategies. Marc's expertise includes asset allocation, investment selection, and developing customized financial plans. He collaborates closely with colleagues Josh Cohen and Dan Howard to provide comprehensive services such as tax-efficient strategies, education funding, insurance planning, trust and estate considerations, retirement readiness, and special needs support. He places importance on understanding each client’s life priorities to create strategies that align with their unique situations, goals, and values. Marc earned a High School Diploma from Westfield High School and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he lives in Richboro, Pennsylvania with his wife and son. Marc’s personal interests include photography, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He also participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations.

Thomas Tishman is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In October 2024, he co-founded the Tishman-Dunst Wealth Management Group with Bryan Dunst. Tom supports clients by developing personalized financial approaches, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He incorporates alternative investments alongside traditional stock and bond portfolios to help clients pursue their financial goals. Tom has more than 40 years of experience on Wall Street, including roles as a financial forecaster, government bond trader, and financial advisor. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in May 2005 and has earned several professional designations, such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds FINRA securities registrations, CFTC commodities licenses, and life and health insurance licenses. He attained the Wealth Management Advisor functional title in 2012, was promoted to Vice President in 2013, earned his Portfolio Manager designation in 2017, and became First Vice President in 2023. His background includes an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Computer Science, and Mathematics from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Beyond his professional career, Tom is bilingual in English and Spanish. He has contributed to the community by serving as Head Fencing Coach at Mendham High School from 2007 to 2011 and as Volunteer Chairman of USA Fencing’s New Jersey Division from 2010 to 2016. He resides in Mendham with his wife, a residential real estate broker, and has three children pursuing careers in fields including robotics sales, urban planning, and metal sculpture. Tom's personal interests include genealogy, soccer, and yoga.