Brian Trause is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in group benefits consulting through Athos Benefits Consulting. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Susan Hahn is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years at Wells Fargo Bank NA and periods as a homemaker. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yonathan Youshei is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Torah Academy of Boston, Johns Hopkins Business School, and Metropolitan Commercial Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Robert Hart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022, and previously worked at BCDR Solutions as well as in education and construction. His background includes teaching positions at Monmouth University, Wagner College, and Cheshire Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alan Salowe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Securian Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Benefit Strategies, as well as ownership and leadership roles in several financial and business entities. He serves as a partner in fixed insurance sales and is a board member of a nonprofit foundation in Wall, New Jersey. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Thomas Chiaravalloti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Morgan Stanley, spanning more than 13 years prior to his current position. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marilyn Delauro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

David Lo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with various outside insurance carriers and Zenith Marketing. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs primarily through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party program sponsors and endorsed TAMPs for most advisory models and offers a range of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

George Masefield is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following prior work with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Michael Difiore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Laferriere is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial and has 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include 12 years at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Insurance Society, as well as three years with U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Ryan O Keefe is a financial advisor with Cetera located in Manasquan, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various capacities including in the food service industry and at The Catholic University of America. Outside of his advisory responsibilities, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Julie Marks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related 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 supported by in-house research.

Peter Pabon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Cetera Advisors LLC and Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with SAFE HARBOR FINANCIAL LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Giblin Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also registered as an agent/broker for fixed insurance sales through Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party money managers and both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Michael Sawyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of experience in the industry. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. His credentials include Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing several investment-related real estate ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Ryan Roth is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Patriot Financial and Gambit Tax Planning. Prior to his advisory career, Roth served for over two decades at the Berkeley Township Police Department. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Nicholas Agostinacchio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 20 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Higley is a Series 66–registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Scott Rast is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and has operated Rast Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Rast is also a musician who performs at benefits, local taverns, and wineries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, catering to diverse investment needs and program structures.