John Kakolewski is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has worked at Rochdale Investment Management LLC and RIM Securities LLC since 2006. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative screening, fundamental analysis, and proprietary tools to construct tailored portfolios across various asset classes.

Paul Orazio is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at National Planning Corporation and has been operating Orazio Financial since 1991. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion to construct portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products while also offering managed model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

James Foti is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2018 and ongoing affiliations with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he occasionally implements insurance products outside of Guardian to meet client needs. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and supports a variety of investment strategies and account services.

Timothy Murphy is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and MBO Partners. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches combining affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Traci Tabback is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and officer for Alpine Home and School Administration, supporting fundraising for enrichment and extracurricular activities at Alpine Elementary School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and asset allocations.

Nishant Sharma is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He offers guidance on various aspects of financial planning, including investing, retirement planning, and savings for unexpected events. Additionally, he facilitates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Nishant holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Guru Nanak Dev University. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on identifying what matters most to clients and their families to craft strategies that align with their financial objectives.

Kirk Feret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services with various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Kevin Mangam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. for one year and has operated the Mangam Agency since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling various health, life, and group insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and offers integrated financial and insurance services through a large network of advisors.

Kennith Bunis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Lauricella is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 24 years and Bank of America for 8 years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Eric Aiello is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with the RLA Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Eric focuses on providing comprehensive financial advice with an emphasis on investment and portfolio management for high net worth individuals, foundations, and corporate retirement plans. With over 22 years of experience, Eric collaborates closely with clients to develop investment strategies tailored to their financial goals, including family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. As a member of the RLA Group, he is committed to building long-term relationships based on trust, helping clients prepare for significant life events such as retirement and generational wealth transfer. Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College and a Master of Business Administration from Iona College. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his wife Daniela and their children, Marco and Kara.

Dawn Parrino is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Fidelity entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, Parrino is involved in holistic health coaching and participates in the distribution and discussion of essential oils as part of a holistic lifestyle. Her firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

James Puckett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is a chemistry tutor and an adjunct instructor at Assumption College for Sisters. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Michael Macieira is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved with Roman Insurance Agency Inc., where he sells and services property and casualty insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Phillip Shetsen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Bona Vita Benefits Group, providing consultative solutions for individuals and business owners. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Patrick Mannion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was involved with Ridgewood Party Rental and has held roles at Bucknell University and Ridgewood Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine broad retail and institutional investment capabilities.

Charlene Sasso is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously was with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2024. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in Model Wealth Portfolios, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

David Colin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Colin serves on the Emerson Shade Tree Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through non-discretionary relationships supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Christine Contursi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Dean Kantzos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Kantzos is also the founder of Dean Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Glen Rock, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers.