James Colonna is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach integrates centralized due diligence and ESG considerations, supported by affiliates specializing in portfolio implementation and management.

Patrick Buzby is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Patrick works with clients in areas such as corporate benefits, education planning, employee benefits planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University. Patrick emphasizes building client-centered strategies by understanding what matters most to each individual, offering a range of services from general investing to retirement planning, and providing access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional work, Patrick enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Susan Dente is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, following four years at Insight Private Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Angiuli is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary. 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 variety of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across multiple asset classes.

Robin Catanio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Flemington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at Merrill and multiple roles within Ameriprise since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support client planning within a large institutional framework that also offers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jack Leloia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments and prior involvement with Dynamic Earth LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Rocco Domicolo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior firms include Ameriprise Financial Services and First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Peter Schoenenberger is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Jim Boyle is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He collaborates with clients to establish and implement financial plans tailored to their goals, and regularly reviews these plans to ensure ongoing alignment and improvement. Jim's professional experience spans several roles in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC and LPL Financial LLC, and roles as a Financial Services Professional at MML Investors Services, LLC and Signator Investors, Inc. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Jim has interests in baseball, football, soccer, movies, reading, and participating in family activities.

Patricia Koch Perkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Robert Laird Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities from 2015 to 2025, as well as Waddell & Reed and J. B. Hanauer & Co. Additionally, he has worked as a package car driver for United Parcel Service since late 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Kyle Kaiser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Allied Wealth Partners. Outside of advising, he previously worked at Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream for three years. 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 through a large network of advisors, utilizing multiple portfolio strategies and proprietary research tools.

Craig Levin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2002 to 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Pitucco is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1989 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of insurance products for various carriers. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is 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, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Mark Erikson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary for a for-profit organization. Merrill, alongside 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rocco Fiato is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northeast Planning Corp for one year. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and 2018 respectively. 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 range of individual and institutional investors.

Steven Parente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has additionally been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Kerest Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Linsco Private Ledger, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is also associated with Flemington Financial Group LLC as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Emmanuel Itembe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Equitable Advisors and Bankers Life and has also worked outside the financial industry at retailers including Lowe's and Macy's. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is typically model-driven, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department or third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Bharat Gurnani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.