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.

Steven Oroho is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among others. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of a nonprofit corporation that owns local newspapers and is an elected board member at Centenary University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with a broad range of program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

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.

Steven Ornstein is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Randolph, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with City National Bank since 2018 and with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a notable capital markets presence and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Kurt Schroeder is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hackettstown, NJ. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. Schroeder is also involved in the sales and service of fixed life and health insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Brett Comstock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mendham, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Premier Tree Service, a tree removal and pruning business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to support income planning. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

James Hughes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he holds various insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

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, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services, among other firms. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including term life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Carole Sarson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, following a three-year tenure at Kestra Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of the Windrush III Condo Association, a nonprofit organization in Tarpon Springs, Florida. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by comprehensive research and technology tools.

Thomas Wallach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and PFS™ designations and the Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Cetera and its affiliates since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, Wallach owns Wallach Financial Services, LLC, where he provides tax preparation and planning services. He serves as vice president of the Chi Phi fraternity and is a board member at Hunterdon Preparatory School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Matthew Giordano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he served in various educational roles including positions at Bernards Township Board of Education and several universities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and has unique offerings in municipal advisory services and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Heidi Wohlleb is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She currently works at Cetera and has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, Inc., and Nisivoccia & Company, LLP, where she has been active since 1989. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with several related financial services entities, including serving as an advisor at Nisivoccia & Company, LLC and owning Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, with access to both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Michael Pett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Succasunna, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Thomas Karabinus is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he has served on the Belvidere Board of Education since 1978. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michael Staufenberger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at STIFEL since 2022 and previously spent six years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles. STIFEL serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes proprietary asset allocation and planning methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decision-making across multiple financial areas.