James Dill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services through a network of financial advisors who utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Robert Murray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gilbert & Calabrese LLC, Apex Fund Services, and Blackstone Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Richard Fortune is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 34 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Fortune serves as treasurer and chairperson of the finance committee for The Center of Great Expectations, a nonprofit human services organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, and educational seminars, employing a collaborative, annual planning approach that uses firm-approved analytical tools and does not include investment discretion.

Dennis Profaca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morristown Financial Group, Linsco Private Ledger, Securian Financial Services, and WS Griffith Securities. In addition to advisory work, he acts as a health insurance broker for small businesses in New Jersey. 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 range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Alyson Whelan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual and its subsidiaries in 2026, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, she owns and teaches at Viva String Studio LLC, where she provides violin instruction. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based strategies without discretionary investment authority.

Stephen Becker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Beckers Tax Service, providing tax preparation, consulting, payroll services, and notary work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management options and financial planning services delivered across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Stefani is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group in a non-owner capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools.

Nicole Monte is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and also operates Joseph Michael Monte, LLC, an investment-related business. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in referral activities for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated third-party asset manager platform with a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Eileen Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, with a brief gap, and has worked there for a total of 12 years. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Barry Friedson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Friedson also engages in insurance sales involving non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Reed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. Reed is also a partner at CKW Advisors, LLC, an investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, managed portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, providing advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Sullivan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Sullivan serves in a political capacity for Essex Fells Borough. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Dora Maltez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Michelle Janus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2023, she worked in education and retail, including positions at Washington Township and Midland Park School Districts, Ulta, and Joe Trivia. She also operates an outside insurance business specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing collaborative, software-supported approaches to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Jeffrey Durr is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches young insurance agents on building their practices. 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, and educational programs using collaborative and technology-driven approaches.

Brandon Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Royal Alliance, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in an electrical contracting business, Ace Electric Services, in a support role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Goutam Ghosh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Pratibha Sharma is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise, PNC Bank, and in insurance advisory roles. 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 strategies for a wide range of individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients.

Fernando Valente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004 and previously worked at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kathryn Mantell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mantell serves on the executive board and as treasurer for local Boy Scouts of America councils and is treasurer of the Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.