David Auterson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014, with a brief period of unemployment from 2019 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vacation home in Florida that he rents seasonally. 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 planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics, with clients able to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate.

Stephen Cassidy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, with financial planning structured as annual collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Scott Tolochko is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, he focuses on financial planning, working closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that address their unique financial situations and goals. Scott's professional experience includes positions as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, a Wealth Advisor at Money at Work, LLC from 2023 to 2024, and a Financial Advisor Intern at Campania Wealth Management in 2022. His background reflects a progression of roles in financial advisory and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Scott has interests in fitness, golf, and soccer.

Gerald Dowling is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. With a career spanning over 45 years, he works primarily with self-employed business owners and professionals to help them achieve their investment goals through retirement. Gerald’s expertise includes the selection of individual equities, municipal bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. He entered the securities industry in 1979 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005 following the acquisition of his previous firm. He holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. Gerald resides in Madison, NJ with his wife, Dori, and they have three grown children. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Brendan Shadle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and has experience outside finance with companies including DoorDash. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside due diligence on alternative investments.

Melanie Winkle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barings and TIAA before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Eugenia Ritvin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Doylestown, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. In addition to advising, she receives non-investment related compensation for referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Khush Batth is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Khush worked as a Financial Planner at Prudential from 2024 to 2025. In these roles, Khush focuses on financial planning that centers around a comprehensive understanding of clients' personal and financial priorities to co-create tailored investment plans. Khush emphasizes a framework for success in financial planning, aiming to align investment strategies with clients' goals and values. Outside of the professional sphere, Khush has interests that include beach activities, biking, fitness, hiking, motorcycles, and soccer.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has concurrent roles with Invest Financial Corporation and Affinity Federal Credit Union. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Eric Birnbaum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. Eric emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial concepts, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust that provide clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. Eric has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Service Manager at Fidelity Investments, and held various positions at New England Securities, including Operations Manager and Managing Associate. He began his career as a Financial Representative at First Investors. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys comedy, family activities, spending time at the lake, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Gina Rogers is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Erica Metz is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. She previously worked at Boston Private before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Money At Work LLC, a client-focused financial services business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations through detailed client assessments and a variety of implementation options.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a notable emphasis on public finance and municipal work, alongside institutional consulting services.

Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized supervisory and custody functions.

Richard Armitt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merck and Johnson & Johnson. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Jeffrey Mattonelli is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ. His career includes positions at Van Leeuwen & Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Debra Downs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She is also involved in the insurance sector through activities related to property, casualty, health, and disability insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with insurance and lending programs.

Thomas Sullivan III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides diversified advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by proprietary and third-party research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Shikha Prashar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, UBS Financial Services, and Credit Suisse. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.