Christopher Ibrahim is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Janney Montgomery Scott. Ibrahim is also associated with Ibrahim Wealth Advisory Group, where he contributes significant time as a financial advisor. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a variety of proprietary and third-party solutions.

Karen Donofrio is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, employing model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Martin Cecire is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure that utilizes affiliated funds.

Andrew Meinbresse is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Berkeley Heights, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and has also been affiliated with Agia since 2022, where he acts as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and various overlay options for portfolio management.

Stacy Salvatore is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investment Management and Archer Janney, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches group fitness and dance classes at facilities including the Windsor Athletic Club. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through various portfolio solutions.

Gamaliel Michaud is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and is currently an agent with Agia. Michaud serves as Managing Director for the National Association of Minority Financial Advisors, where he participates in networking and conference organization for minority financial professionals. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and a variety of investment options.

Nicholas Dolce is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 65 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2025 and previously worked at TIAA and Newport Capital Group, LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and operates within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Michele Lee is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at firms including Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, Lee serves as the elected mayor of High Bridge Borough, New Jersey. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a range of strategies supported by proprietary and third-party managers.

Christian Carr is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC in 2026, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2024 to 2026. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary account accessible by invitation to employees with PNC online-banking credentials. The program uses approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties and features algorithm-driven enrollment and risk assessment.

Wei Wu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2013 and has been associated with Kistler Tiffany Benefits since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of insurance products and manages a personal rental property. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Sean Townley is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), New York Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party planning methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, delivered within a large-scale platform tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Peter Serra is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Berkeley Heights, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2000 and also serves as an agent selling non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Alexander Weiner Goldsmith is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Investors Securities, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and LPL Enterprise. He has also been involved with Symmetry Financial Group in a non-variable insurance commission capacity. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed portfolio advice and investment education through multiple programs. The firm employs proprietary software and third-party models to offer personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance, focusing predominantly on non-discretionary investment recommendations.

Carolann Hammond is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1991. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Santo Costa is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DME Capital and Tink Construction LLC, as well as having a background unrelated to finance at Burn the Floor. Merrill, along 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 various model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zack Warringer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in delivering wealth management strategies to high net worth clients and institutions. In his role, he utilizes the resources of Merrill to provide clients with customized financial solutions tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Zack holds an associate's degree from the State University of New York at Ulster and a bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State College. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional career, Zack is married with two daughters. He enjoys golf, volunteering, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Borsuk is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pennington, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 58 years of industry experience and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in independent insurance brokering and marketing through a business ownership in Compass Advisors Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Leon Ferro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Securian Financial Services. He serves on the advisory board of Samaritan Outreach Services, a nonprofit that provides support to disadvantaged and homeless men. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Massimiliano Verduci is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in education and athletics. He is also involved with Verduci Athletics LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Solomon is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is a member of SEA LIFE LLC, an entity established to manage the Charles Schwab franchise with a focus on expense management. 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 operates on a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model, combining advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and multi-asset model portfolios.