Thomas Lucia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at Metlife Securities Inc. and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public for the state of New Jersey. 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, goal-based planning and a range of event-driven planning services.

Ashley Lucien is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of experience, including 8 years at Bank of America, N.A. She holds a Series 66 designation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sergio Modernel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Xcelerate Growth LLC, a business related to managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, employing a research-driven and algorithm-supported approach to retirement income recommendations.

William Franko is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously held roles at ELANA General Insurance, LLC, ELANA Settlement Architects, and ELANA Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates William Franko Tax and Accounting Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Mass Mutual 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Rosen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Lululemon, Seamless Contacts, Warby Parker, and M&T Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jacqueline Mazza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2012, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 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 employs more than 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Baxter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Marisela Torres Hernandez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, along with 12 years at the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. She is based in Red Bank, NJ. 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 with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Catherine Mannes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Meenu Sharma is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Santander Bank, and HD Vest Investment Services. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

David Gilmour is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Gilmour Capital LLC, a healthcare-related business in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ralph Rosenbaum is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with Avantax entities since 1997 and operates his own CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a food truck business as an investor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and various program structures across multiple custodians.

Charles Hayes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2008. Hayes serves on the finance committee of the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Douglas Lauricella is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has also held positions at Cornell University, St. John Vianney High School, and Ranney School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings through a network of Financial Advisors.

Donato Devito is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at BNP Paribas Securities Corp. for 18 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Matthew Broad is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, AXA Equitable, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Putnam Investment Management, LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages advisory work for registered investment companies and other clients.

Robert Clayton Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TFS Securities, Inc., The Investment Center Inc., and IC Advisory Services Inc. He serves as a board member of the Carmine Brady Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers additional planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Mateo Perez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morey Organization and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience working in a café and youth soccer camp settings. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a variety of programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Daniel Merker is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera, having joined the firm in 2025, and previously spent significant time at Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with tax preparation and accounting through his involvement with Brendon Pierson, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Lynch Hunt Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Essex National Securities, Questar Asset Management, and PNC Wealth Management. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics aligned with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.