Ozair Niazi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Islamic Center of Morris County and is president of Little Rising Star Inc, a company focused on autism-related services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Sharpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has a long tenure at CitiStreet starting in 2004. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Edmund Tschopp is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes eight years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and over 19 years at Kempson & Tschopp, LLC. He volunteers as a facilitator for financial courses at his church, leading discussions on budgeting, debt, and investment planning. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael James is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Franklin Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with 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 services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Danielle Scepkowski is a financial advisor with Cetera possessing 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Danielle has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Kuber is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, and State Farm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment research.

Krzysztof Pulawski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neuberger Berman for 17 years and has held roles at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley in prior periods. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-based arrangements.

Thomas Rocco is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by corporate executives and private business owners. Thomas focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing transparent communication and a thorough understanding of his clients’ aspirations and concerns. His approach involves translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible advice to help clients pursue their goals, whether achieving near-term milestones, sustaining retirement lifestyles, or planning for future generations. Thomas holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with credentials such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley and Columbia University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee System. His client focus encompasses areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Thomas contributes to his community by serving as a financial literacy instructor for NORWESCAP. Outside of his advisory practice, he enjoys fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Winnie Chan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Hector Villalona is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of home-related products and services through affiliated companies. 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 within a wrap-fee structure.

Richard Ditaranto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and has a long career including roles at Northern Advisory Group and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns a billboard rental business through JS Custom Construction. 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, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

James Kahrar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wayne, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors and Breakfast Committee at a local organization and works as an investment specialist managing portfolios for PCA Management Corp. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written recommendations that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory oversight to deliver tailored retirement income plans, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Stephen Vecchione is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has been with MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of Statera Advisors, LLC, which offers various life and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and offering specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Paul Ciavarella is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, Forest Financial Group, Guardian, and Park Ave Securities. Outside of financial services, he is an independent contractor in the service industry and serves on the advisory board of the Wayne Lions Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Zoltan Herskovic is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 28 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He has been with Merrill Lynch for 20 years and currently serves as the head of investment management for the H&H Group, where he develops equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies. Additionally, Zoltan acts as the syndicate coordinator for the Wayne branch, overseeing the distribution of initial public offerings (IPO) and secondary offerings to Merrill clients within the branch. Zoltan holds a Bachelor's degree from Hofstra University with a focus on business. His areas of expertise include college education planning, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations, including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born in Ukraine and raised in Brooklyn, Zoltan has lived in New Jersey for the past 15 years. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, chess, and music.

Carl Boomhower is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and carrying nine years of industry experience. He has worked previously with Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member and finance committee member for Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 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 uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals across a large advisor network.

Endre Pady is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Little Falls, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Joseph Goscienski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly as well as through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Donna Brower is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. She volunteers with the Parkinson Disease Foundation and is a member of the Parsippany Chamber of Commerce, serving on its membership committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Matthew Zambito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1998 and operates Zambito Financial Service Corp., providing financial services since 1993. Additionally, he is a CPA and has been engaged in tax preparation and selling fixed insurance products through his firm. 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, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.