Frank Pavese is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following a four-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Carolyn Ottenbreit is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Sparta, New Jersey office. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and serves a select group of affluent clients, including current or retired corporate executives and professionals. Carolyn joined Merrill in 1986 and transitioned to the Private Client Group in 1996 after ten years in corporate finance. Carolyn's expertise encompasses managing all aspects of clients' finances and investments, offering services such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. She leverages the global resources of Merrill and collaborates with specialists and clients' tax and legal advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Carolyn emphasizes financial education to foster a collaborative client-advisor relationship. She holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she concentrated in finance. Carolyn has also been actively involved in community organizations, having served as Past Chairperson of The SCARC Foundation, Inc., and Past President of the Newton Rotary Club in New Jersey. Her personal interests include cooking, reading, and traveling.

James Broderick is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and multiple independent practices, before joining LPL Financial in 2024. 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 advisory and brokerage services, using various investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Sean O'Brien is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously spent nine years with Interstate Container. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent packaging sales representative and serves as an executor for a client estate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Ryan Hynson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors and Avantax Investment Services and serves as a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a tax and accounting firm. Outside of advisory work, he is a committee member of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Daniel Bolio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Succasunna, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank for three years and was associated with New York Life Insurance Agents and NYLife Securities. Outside of financial services, he has experience with Titan Specialty Doors. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Justin Aisoff is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Rummel Construction, MISOM Technologies, and served in the Arizona Army National Guard. He is also the CFO of MyStockTeacher LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Grant Sr. is a Series 66-registered advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, and previously was associated with 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is also involved with Caristia, Kulsar & Wade, LLC, a firm he has been part of since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a wide range of financial planning and investment management options, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Mary Pascarella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and Nicholas Pascarella & Co. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved as an insurance broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hack is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC/Private Advisor Group and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Hack has a football stipend position with Voorhees High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Handzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kinnelon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Adam Dorfman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Denville, NJ, where he has worked since 2014, totaling 11 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school fencing in Randolph, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a wide range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria.

Dennis Gerkhardt is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. for 19 years and The Investment Center, Inc. for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting activities and operates a farm 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports its investment adviser representatives with research and operational tools.

Sean Flavin is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Denville Automotive for ten years. Since 2024, he has also been involved with Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC in a financial services capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Matthew Engelau is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2006. He has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Engelau serves as a member of the Hackettstown Town Council, participating in local government decisions. 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 a variety of strategies and technology tools to support its network of more than 22,800 advisors.

David Samuel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Denville, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2017, he worked at Solix Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Marc Delgaudio is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Langdon Ford Financial, and WS Griffith Securities. Outside of advising, he holds ownership or officer roles in several fixed insurance sales businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program types and custodial relationships.

Rene Delgrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pushing Up People, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Laura Ingraffea is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also operates as a CPA with over 40 years in accounting and tax services. Outside of her financial career, she serves as a volunteer emergency medical technician and treasurer for an EMS organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Benjamin Meyers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Sparta, NJ, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary models to assist clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.