Arvind Sood is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Sood serves as president of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin and consults for education and healthcare initiatives in India. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates dual registrations as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Debbi Friedman Peters is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, SII Investments, and Rosenblum & Co. She also serves as Executive Vice President of Rosenblum Wealth Management and Jupiter Tax Center, where she oversees administrative functions and tax preparation services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Kyle Kuriloff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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, with planning processes that utilize firm-approved software and deliver written recommendations.

Brian Drake is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010 and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in Warren, NJ, he serves clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services offered by the firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings such as fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad platform that includes proprietary research and capital markets activities.

Aleksey Olovyannikov is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northeast Financial Network. Outside of finance, Olovyannikov is involved in local politics with the South Bound Brook GOP and has expressed interest in serving as an elected borough council member. He also pursues photography and assists individuals with vehicle purchases through a separate auto-assist business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Roger Cortina Hernandez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and situations to develop tailored plans aimed at providing clear guidance and peace of mind for their financial futures. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2024, where he gained extensive experience in financial services and client relationship management. Roger holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial planning and insurance solutions. His approach emphasizes client education and utilizes advanced tools to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction. Outside of his professional work, Roger enjoys engaging in art, attending social events with friends, watching movies, listening to music, reading, and traveling.

David St. Louis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Caruso is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company for 18 years and has been associated with Allied Wealth Partners since 2014. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a DBA firm and works as an independent real estate contractor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with various program options and access to multiple third-party money managers.

Kourtney Clarke is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. She is based in Branchburg, New Jersey. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes AI and algorithmic methods in its research.

Mark Mauro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, and has over three decades of experience as a CPA. Mauro serves on the board of the At Ease Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Shatorupa Ray Chaudhury is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Investment Center, Inc., and Strong Financial Partners. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an agent involved in insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Michael Jordao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Based in Warren, NJ, Jordao has worked exclusively at UBS during his professional career. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Alice Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on approved funds and strategies.

Michael Albergo is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with individuals and families to provide personalized advice and comprehensive wealth planning, focusing on building lasting relationships based on trust and tailored strategies that align with each client's goals. Michael holds a High School Diploma from Saint Augustine Prep and a Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes simplified, thoughtful planning and disciplined investment management to help clients navigate financial milestones and prepare for retirement. Outside of his professional work, Michael engages in activities such as baseball, golfing, pickleball, running, surfing, and traveling.

Ronald Nagy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lucas Mistretta is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Agne Mir is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Santander Securities, LLC. She is based in Bridgewater, NJ. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Lisa Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with more than 38 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is known for building relationships that span two and three generations of client families across more than 25 states. Lisa’s approach emphasizes proactive financial planning, addressing clients’ likely challenges in advance to support their financial health and emotional wellbeing. Her areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Lisa holds multiple professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Centenary College. Lisa serves as Immediate Past President and current Trustee of the Greater Middlesex-Somerset Estate Planning Council, leveraging a nationwide network of subject matter experts to benefit her clients. She is active in her community through volunteer coordination for Girls on the Run and membership in the Glen Gardner Women’s Club. Lisa resides in Glen Gardner with her husband and has two adult sons. Her personal interests include biking, boating, gardening, hiking, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Nicole McCarthy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica in various capacities since 1993 and currently operates Nicole J. McCarthy Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns NJM Closing Inc., a self-employed business based in Staten Island, New York. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-driven strategies and a limited selection of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models within a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Robert Hikes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Invest Financial Corporation for five years and has been involved with Affinity Federal Credit Union since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research support.