John Cusate is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with UBS since 2013. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Singh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., AXA Advisors, LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been active as an artist and musician for over two decades through 1st Class Entertainment & Productions LLC. LPL Enterprise 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 approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and other financial services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Barry Guariglia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he has worked since 2009, transitioning into Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment and planning services alongside its institutional capabilities.

Susan Fakes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Bedminster, NJ, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice and written recommendation reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Schaible is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors and Securities Service Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in a CPA firm and serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of programs from comprehensive financial planning to managed portfolios.

Douglas Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-standing tenures at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center. Outside of his advisory work, Wright serves as a board member and volunteer firefighter with the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department. 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a mix of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Laura Riley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 32 years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales related to life, property/casualty, health, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Timothy Mehaffey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Mehaffey also serves as a trustee for the Robert and Jane Malavarca Family Trust, managing life insurance trust activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Brett Fortune is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services LLC since 2019 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze goals and provide written recommendations.

Dennis Quinn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and previously at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Creative Risk Management LLC and operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, and life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Stephen Waite II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Alexandria, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while maintaining a broad range of investment and insurance solutions.

Charles Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Madison & Main Advisors LLC, M Holdings Securities, Inc., and Canaccord Genuity Inc. He also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance through a separate outside business activity. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Joseph Proscia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hope, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His background includes 20 years at Alliance Bernstein and two years at Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts LLC. He is also involved with First Hope Wealth Management, a business affiliated with his LPL practice. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Glenn Schunkewitz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Chester, New Jersey. In his role, he works closely with clients to identify their financial security needs and develop tailored strategies to help achieve their goals. Glenn focuses on a range of wealth management areas, including estate planning, retirement income, cash flow planning, college education funding, liquidity management, and legacy planning. He prioritizes consistent long-term portfolio performance and draws on over 40 years of experience in the fixed-income markets, with particular expertise in municipal bonds. Since beginning his financial services career in 1982, Glenn has provided guidance to multiple generations of families, assisting with complex wealth management issues. He supports clients in coordinating retirement income streams from Social Security, pensions, and investment rollovers to help maintain their desired lifestyle. Additionally, Glenn acts as a central point of contact to integrate his clients' various financial advisors, promoting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Glenn holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and business from Albright College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is actively involved in professional and community organizations including the Bergen County Bicycle Club and the Peapack Gladstone Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Glenn enjoys biking, hiking, camping, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Melissa Norwicke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC for ten years and has held other roles at PFS Partners, LLC and 1st Global Advisors Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary in Stanhope, NJ. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its large network of over 22,800 advisors.

William Clinton Jr. is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, Merrill, and other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mordechai Schnur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies his extensive background in finance, including roles such as portfolio manager at a hedge fund and vice president of a trading desk at a major bank, to deliver wealth management and financial planning services. Since joining Merrill in 2020, he has leveraged the firm’s investment resources and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to support his clients. Beginning his finance career in 1997, Mordechai worked as an analyst focused on risk arbitrage and convertible bonds before advancing to portfolio manager at Lipper & Co.'s Merger Fund. He then joined BNP Paribas in 2002 as Vice President managing risk arbitrage and convertible bond trading. Transitioning to wealth management in 2010 at Wells Fargo, he built a practice serving a diverse client base ranging from middle-income individuals to high-net-worth clients. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, and personal retirement planning. Mordechai holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Yeshiva University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as The Brain Tumor Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Carmela Nocerino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2022 before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner in a pet care business called Paw Prints by Olivia. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains notable municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Steve Grossbard is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 37 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Steve is a self-defense coach and conducts self-defense seminars several times a month. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars.

Daniel Santos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, as well as Prudential-affiliated firms. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.