Michael Staufenberger is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Whitetail Ridge Farm in New Jersey, where he is involved in hay and corn farming as well as maintaining food plots for hunting. Stifel serves individuals, including high net worth and non-HNW clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Rouba Staufenberger is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Real Chemistry, The Planning Shop, Psyma International, and Adelphi Research. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Ava Nelson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization to help clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Ava holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University. In her role, Ava emphasizes education, thoughtful planning, and personalized strategies tailored to individuals and families. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and soccer.

Olga Avdaev is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent time at Summit Risk Management, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. Avdaev is also involved with Duphiney Financial Network, an entity related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Knut Lundberg is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Factius Financial Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ameriprise. Lundberg serves on the board of the Swiss SkiClub of New York, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms with a broad selection of investment strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Neal Gordon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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 advisory and brokerage services with a variety of investment strategies and utilizes technology for operational and research support.

Ellen Bialek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a rental property business owned by her spouse. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Rachel Bernard is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors for nearly three decades. Bernard is involved in nonprofit work as a committee member of The Lift Collaborative, a church mission organization. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party money managers and alternative investments.

Harold Uszerowicz is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC between 2012 and 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is an amateur photographer. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Langdon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Langdon is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, including board positions with the St. Joseph’s High School Foundation and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, as well as advisory roles with charities supporting families affected by pediatric cancer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party models, discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and various program structures.

Nicholas Pascarella is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has owned Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the life settlement business as an insurance agent and serves as a contingent trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, providing diverse program structures and ongoing client supervision.

Gregory Calotta is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005 and was previously associated with Bruno, Calotta & Associates LLP for 28 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Calotta Advisory Services LLC, which provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to small businesses and individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Monica Imbriaco is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Deirdre Hartmann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and has been associated with Nisivoccia LLP since 2006. Hartmann is also a trustee for a family trust and an owner of Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, a vehicle created for acquiring financial services and tax practices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Andrew Brassini is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at several firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC. Brassini is also a client service representative at Nicholas Pascarella & Co, where he processes paperwork and handles client inquiries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Alan Meckler is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Meckler also serves as a board member of St. Christopher's Inn, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs, utilizing firm-provided portfolio construction tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Christine Ostapiak is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC, where she serves as a financial professional. Ostapiak has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC and Pascarella Wealth Partners since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Gabrielle Perruso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Herold Law, P.A. for one year and attended the University of Delaware from 2013 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

David Evans is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and maintains a long-standing role with Nisivoccia & Co. LLP. Evans also serves as a referring partner at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, a firm providing financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Guy Fernald is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax and 1st Global prior to joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his role at Cetera, he serves as a financial advisor with Nisivoccia LLP and Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures across various custodial relationships.