Melissa Farfan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

John Hanson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2019. Prior to UBS, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Rigging Consultants, Inc., a privately held company specializing in suspended scaffolding rental and sales. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, blending institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Dartnell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a certified public accounting firm, and is involved as an owner and investor in Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ronald Hunter is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Gladstone Wealth Group, Independent Financial Group, First Allied Advisory Services, and FFP Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Somerset Tax Advisory and also works as an independent producer for non-variable insurance with Peak Pro Financial. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools across its extensive advisor network.

Anthony Mea Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans for clients.

Stacy Goerner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2020 before joining RBC in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing options such as tax-management and responsible investing.

Paul Tompkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, LPL Enterprise, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. He operates out of Warren, NJ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Michael Digiovanni is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Vestwell, Betterment, and ADP. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities associated with Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Charles Tamayo Mayorga is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. He is also involved with Affinity FCU, where he has been active since 2015. 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, and third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Wesley Storr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cedar Knolls, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Beck Consulting & Associates and Avantik. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gerard Raho is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mendham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-founder of Michael Gerard Designs, a flatware design business, and serves as Vice President of the Mendham Business Association in a largely ceremonial capacity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as offering affiliated trust and securities-based lending services.

Joshua Vallejos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at T.D. Bank N.A., TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. LPL Enterprise, LLC 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 insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michael Merlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club in Linden, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.

Gregory Bielat is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1991. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Joseph Fano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he held roles at Aflac, Cornerstone Financial Associates, and worked in education from 2016 to 2025. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Michael Falco is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for five years at Primerica Financial Services/Primerica Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a full-time teacher with Montgomery Township School District and is the owner, director, and coach at Garden State Basketball Academy LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Irina Ilina is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Amanda Reed is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thomson Reuters for one year before joining UBS in 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.