Siobhan Cummings is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeta Crevar is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight of multiple advisory roles, and incorporation of AI and long-term asset allocation strategies.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Joao Arruda Neto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, and PNC Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a mix of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Steven Martino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2008 and operates a CPA practice, Martino & Fisher, LLC, where he serves as managing partner providing accounting and tax services. Martino also owns a computer consulting business and acts as trustee for a family credit shelter trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management programs and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Farrell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Ringwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Axa Advisors LLC before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering annual, non-discretionary written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support retirement planning, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Joseph Wiesenfeld is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Airmont, NY, and holds 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with UBS Securities LLC and UBS PaineWebber Services Inc. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in TRI STATE PACKERS, LLC, a company involved in dry food packaging. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering proprietary research and model-based portfolio management.

Anthony Montagna II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 10 years. Montagna also operates Montagna Wealth Management LLC, where he serves as branch manager and portfolio manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor its non-discretionary investment consulting.

Neal Deutsch is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has been involved with various firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Chestnut Investment Group, which he owns. He also holds a fiduciary trustee position. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base with a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ginger Montagna is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Montagna also owns Montagna Wealth Management LLC, where she serves as an independent contractor managing branch operations and client financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Eric Vogler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Metro Exhibits and Three County Volkswagen, as well as positions in education at Montclair State University and Nutley School System. He also receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, 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.

Douglas James is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He is the owner and president of DMJ Planning LLC, a support company, and Group Benefit Consultants LLC, which provides non-variable insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Michael Mital is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been involved with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2014 and operates Mital Financial Services as a DBA for financial advisory work. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares and files federal and state tax returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Bashar Hakim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent nearly three decades with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in Medicare insurance sales through Medicare Advisor Hub LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Nicholas Heckman is currently serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity for over 13 years, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at ING Financial Partners from 2010 to 2012. His professional focus includes wealth planning and collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capabilities in financial and insurance services. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys boating, movies, snowboarding, and soccer.

David Jackman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Thrivent since 2014. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of planning topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

George Fosdick is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Ramsey, NJ. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on an advisory board for a wholesale and distribution business in Green Brook, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes advanced modeling tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Toni Rottingen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2010 to 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a mix of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and model portfolio delivery.

Eric Kerssen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time musician performing at senior living facilities and serves as Music Ministry Director at Hamburg Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers with various program options.

Susan Perry is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services since 2013 and spent seven years with Baldino & Perry Associates, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she provides debt counseling services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts 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 managers across various program structures.