Dipal Patel is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to understand their priorities and collaborates with them to create customized financial plans that address their specific needs, goals, and circumstances. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, Dipal held positions at Merrill Edge from 2011 to 2022, including Financial Solutions Advisor and Vice President. His experience spans over a decade in financial advisory roles.

Yisroel Scharfer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at UnbeatableSale.com and Israel Bookshop Publications. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Daryl Lipkin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Szaryko is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is a part-owner of a hookah bar and lounge in Charlotte, NC. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and order-routing services.

Beatrice Mcfarlin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012, following a 27-year career in Newark Public Schools. Outside of investment advisory, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services for affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jon Strohl is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local investment center. In this role, he oversees the provision of financial and investment guidance to clients, including one-on-one retirement planning, income strategies, college planning services, and integrated employee benefit strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, progressing through various roles including Trading Associate, Financial Representative, Financial Planning Consultant, and Regional Planning Consultant before becoming Branch Office Manager in 2018. His extensive experience within the firm reflects a breadth of knowledge in financial planning and client services. Details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Gregory Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Lisa Kolbasowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years at the firm and 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Princeton, NJ. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Gakpo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2024 and has been involved with the American Red Cross since 2014. 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 financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

Patrick Monahan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Monahan coaches youth baseball players with the NJ Intensity Baseball Program. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

James Capuano Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 44 years of industry experience, including over three decades with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in selling property and casualty insurance as well as servicing Medicare Supplement insurance. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its network of investment adviser representatives.

James Migliore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to his current role, he also worked at Lester Auto Group/Lester Glenn and briefly at Kim Marie's. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes a framework for ESG eligibility.

Jerald Aloof is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by technology-driven tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Brendan Vlasak is a financial advisor at Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026. His prior experience includes roles in education and banking, with positions at Warren Township Schools, Magyar Bank, and Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Dennis Beaumont is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Brokers International Financial Services, LLC, Beautiful Mountain Group, and Allstate Insurance Co. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches developed by internal and third-party strategists, offers financial planning and consulting, and facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Joe Burgoyne is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he acts as an advocate for clients to ensure that financial plans are customized to address their families' unique needs. Joe collaborates with clients to build financial plans, identify strategies aligned with those plans, and maintain open communication. Joe has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked at Fidelity Investments since 2010 in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2008 and as a Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Joe engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, parenthood, snowboarding, and surfing.

Robert Jarvis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1996, totaling 30 years at the firm. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Molinelli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamilton, NJ, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2013 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2013. Molinelli co-manages Sheehy & Molinelli, an advisory business operating under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Cole Peake serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial situations and discusses solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His approach focuses on empowering clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives and select platforms that suit their current needs. Peake's expertise encompasses a broad range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen expenses. He emphasizes developing tailored strategies based on what is important to clients and their families to pursue financial goals effectively. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers.

Matthew Greiner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where appropriate.