Edward Kucharski is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 23-year tenure at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he has operated a mortgage and real estate referral group and a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions.

Neil Altshuler is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his work with BKC CPAs, PC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios, research resources, and technology integration.

James Buehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 approach 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.

Marissa Greco is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Branchburg, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in retail operations as an operations buyer and has authored a financial education book titled "Bottom Up Wealth." She also provides consulting services related to divorce financial analysis and marketing strategy. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and portfolio management strategies that incorporate various investment types and third-party solutions.

Frank Vigilante is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christina Knaus is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher O'Grady is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015 in various capacities and assumed his current role in 2023. He partners with individuals and families to create financial strategies aimed at avoiding common pitfalls before and throughout retirement. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Christopher held positions as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and held senior roles in equity derivatives at NYC X-Change Financial Access LLC and Elevation LLC. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jason Taub is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel from 2007 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and later Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Marcus Tomaino is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bedminster, NJ. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various specialized programs.

Brian Sherman is a Certified Financial Planner® with over 30 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor with LPL Enterprise and has held previous roles at firms including MissionSquare Investment Services, Lorenzo CPA LLC, and Citigroup. Outside of his advisory work, Sherman owns an accounting and tax preparation business. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales.

Christopher Russo is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Marsh McLennan and Duff & Phelps. Russo has one year of industry experience. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a network of affiliated financial advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Robert Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. He is also involved in Prudential’s property and casualty investment-related activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury investigating businesses for tax compliance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Lois Tubbs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies with support from internal and third-party portfolio managers.

William Leach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he leads a small group prayer ministry for fathers called Dads in Prayer, which focuses on providing spiritual leadership resources and support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Edward Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lebanon, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Vimagery Inc and Eat Right Vending, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lawrence Frydman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has an investment-related involvement with Plymouth Rock Property and Casualty. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Patrick Cassidy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to address areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Patrick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Carteret High School and attended Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mary Ann Giaimo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a judge for a student presentation panel at Seton Hall University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce annual, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Mary Ann.