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.

Mark Katzoff is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2008. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

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.

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.

Allan Lynn is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Raymond James Financial and Mendham Capital Management, where he also maintained ownership and managed accounts. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, providing a range of financial planning, brokerage, and advisory services.

Nicholas Dolce is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2025 and was previously with Tiaa from 2013, as well as Newport Capital Group, LLC for one year. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model or customized portfolios managed under fiduciary standards.

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 based in Princeton, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and KeyBank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

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.

John Heintjes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He operates JPH Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, using a variety of investment strategies supported by advisor-facing technology.

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.

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.

Ryan Oram is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and in several roles outside finance, including positions at AMA Pizza and Ferreira Construction. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Adam Fischer III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Marcel Akende is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, Lyft, and Uber. Outside of advising, he is involved with Lyft as a rideshare professional. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Devan Pipitone is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, Feldstein Financial Group, and has experience in other business activities including operating a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, along with affiliated insurance and trust services.

Timothy Van Slooten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Lakeland Financial Services, and Capital One Financial Advisors, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with several business entities established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Albert Merz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.