Mary Ann Lazzaro is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at JRB Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent seven years with Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and owner of Lazzaro Financial Services, Inc., which offers tax preparation, accounting, and financial advice services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, along with operations, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Komal Desai is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Merrill before joining Steward Partners in 2023. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale, SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Christopher Alberti is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Alberti is an independent insurance agent offering life, disability, accident, health, and long-term care insurance, as well as fixed insurance products through Shockproof Insurance LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across over 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Luis Celso Rosa is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in New Hope, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 15 years before joining The Leaders Group, Inc. in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios, using a research approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Terrence Norton is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a landlord. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to manage discretionary model accounts with mutual funds and ETFs.

Mary Earl is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of two tennis clubs, the Eagle Rock Racquet Club in Vermont and the Westfield Tennis Club in New Jersey. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of investment programs, including traditional asset allocation and legacy momentum-based strategies.

Anthony Mejia is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at pursuing those objectives. Anthony provides ongoing advice and adjusts client portfolios as their situations evolve. He has expertise in general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Anthony takes a personalized approach by getting to know clients and understanding what is important to them to create tailored financial strategies. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Anthony holds a High School Diploma/GED from Raritan Valley Community College.

Michael Avenoso is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2021 and has been associated with TD Bank N.A. since 2015. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers and employs a cross-border Private Investment Advisor model for certain U.S. clients.

Steven Mekler is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2010, following prior positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member of the James Madison High School Alumni Association. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, and maintains custody of client assets as a qualified custodian.

Michael Dilella is a financial professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and METLIFE Securities Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent selling property and casualty insurance through Aegis Risk Solutions Group LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs that include both traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Gonzalo Maldonado is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2019, following nine years at TD Bank N.A. prior to that. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Amanda Virella is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of experience at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. She previously worked at PNC Private Bank and Oppenheimer and Co. Inc. Among her prior roles, she has experience outside the financial industry at firms including Ultra Chemical and Alliance Pest Services. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation across portfolios that include affiliated and third-party investments, offering financial planning, custody, and reporting services through third-party custodians.

Alan Woller is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2016, following two years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a monthly networking group focused on fostering business relationships and referrals. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory strategies encompassing equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Onofrio Cirianni is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Primerica Advisors and The Guardian Life Insurance Company, as well as involvement with International Planning Alliance, LLC and Wood & Anthony, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is active in consulting through entities such as Planning Alliance Consulting, LLC and The Prosperity Consulting Group, LLC, and serves on The College of NJ Men's Soccer Alumni Advisory Board. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a wide range of retail clients with brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers various proprietary and third-party investment programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Tyrone Hutchinson is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at GWN Securities since 2017, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on life insurance, annuities, and related products to assist clients with retirement planning. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including traditional, active, and legacy market-timing strategies.

Frank Hundley is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Hundley serves on the Board of Directors for the Rutgers University Foundation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Lingyun Yang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Yang has held various roles with multiple insurance and healthcare-related companies since 2022. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Yu Oen is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Optimal Portfolio, LLC for 12 years before joining Hightower in 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a multi-manager investment approach, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers access to a wide range of investment vehicles and customized portfolio solutions.

Suzana Romine is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Romine performs home office functions for other business units within Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms to deliver its services, managing approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.

Luigia Massaro is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and TIAA-CREF during her career. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, offering model-based and customized investment approaches within a vertically integrated structure.