Mark Mauro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 27 years of industry experience and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the At Ease Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, leveraging a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced research tools.

John Guyet is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads an advisory team focused on helping high net worth families and individuals manage their wealth and achieve their long-term financial objectives. John brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, beginning his career in 1997 with asset management firms including Lord Abbett, Nuveen Investments, and Lazard Asset Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, transitioning to wealth management. His expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Stockton University. John is engaged in community service and volunteers with the Our House Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, hiking, reading, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Michael Jordao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Based in Warren, NJ, Jordao has worked exclusively at UBS during his professional career. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Michael Albergo is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with individuals and families to provide personalized advice and comprehensive wealth planning, focusing on building lasting relationships based on trust and tailored strategies that align with each client's goals. Michael holds a High School Diploma from Saint Augustine Prep and a Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes simplified, thoughtful planning and disciplined investment management to help clients navigate financial milestones and prepare for retirement. Outside of his professional work, Michael engages in activities such as baseball, golfing, pickleball, running, surfing, and traveling.

James Wilkes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Josef Stark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 57 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Merrill. Stark is based in Gladstone, NJ. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Agne Mir is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Santander Securities, LLC. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with more than 38 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is known for building relationships that span two and three generations of client families across more than 25 states. Lisa’s approach emphasizes proactive financial planning, addressing clients’ likely challenges in advance to support their financial health and emotional wellbeing. Her areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Lisa holds multiple professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Centenary College. Lisa serves as Immediate Past President and current Trustee of the Greater Middlesex-Somerset Estate Planning Council, leveraging a nationwide network of subject matter experts to benefit her clients. She is active in her community through volunteer coordination for Girls on the Run and membership in the Glen Gardner Women’s Club. Lisa resides in Glen Gardner with her husband and has two adult sons. Her personal interests include biking, boating, gardening, hiking, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Robert Hikes is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience at Invest Financial Corporation and has been involved with Affinity Federal Credit Union and Affinity Investment Services, LLC for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Tyler Christensen is a financial professional at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Equitable Advisors. Christensen also has experience outside financial advisory, including roles in insurance and non-variable insurance agencies. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, utilizing model portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to various financial planning and consulting services.

Andrew Mc Hale is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has been employed at FedEx and Edison Nissan. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Peter Katz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise and LPL Financial. He has also been involved with Cedar Hill Country Club and Yum! Brands in prior roles. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Michael Susini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Lawrence Feiler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at C.L. King & Associates, Inc. and spent a period unemployed before joining LPL Enterprise in 2026. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad 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 access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Joseph Kayal is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as a brief tenure at Uber, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is active as an insurance broker, selling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property & casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Cynthia Pettegrove is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments LLC for 10 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Karen Ostarticki is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She works closely with successful professionals at or near retirement to build their desired retirement plans and next financial stages, providing tailored strategies aimed at achieving financial confidence. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy approaches. Her focus includes helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, as well as providing access to a broad range of Bank of America services. Residing in Bedminster, New Jersey, Karen leads an active lifestyle and serves as the Membership Director for the Central New Jersey chapter of LPGA Amateurs. She is involved with local Chambers of Commerce and community organizations, including Leadership Morris and former service on the Master Association board. Family and faith are central to her daily life, and she enjoys biking, boating, football, golfing, music, and spending time with family.

Theodora Portelos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Portelos serves on the board of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos, a charitable nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets across various investment and planning services.

Rachel Foti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In her role, she works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their family's unique needs, emphasizing ongoing communication and strategic plan improvement. Her professional experience includes roles as an Associate Producer and Paraplanner at The Garback Agency in 2025, and as an Associate Producer at Dennis R. Hahn Financial and Insurance Services from 2017 to 2025. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Registered Phone Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. Rachel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Rachel is involved in family activities and social events with friends. She also enjoys snowboarding and traveling.

Sudeshna Kapoor is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Edward Jones, and previously at Amrita. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. Their model-driven investment approach includes financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.