Jimmy Leong is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Freehold, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Equitable Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Allen Laster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at R. Neuhaus & Associates LLC and has experience in education and community roles. He also supports a family daycare business by managing its finances. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

F Shannon IV is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a team member since 2006. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience at Legg Mason and Smith Barney. Shannon specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Shannon serves on the Board of Trustees of the Naval Academy Primary School in Annapolis, Maryland. Residing in Annapolis with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, Shannon enjoys boating, golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Phillips is a CFP® professional with 49 years of experience advising clients. He has been associated with OSAIC for 36 years and operates Phillips Financial Services, Inc., which he founded in 1994. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer commission member focused on the well-being of Lake Topanemus in Freehold, NJ, and is a licensed notary public in the state. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Dziubek Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014, as well as at VOYA Financial Advisors and Falzone Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he operates independent insurance and financial services businesses, including preparation of personal tax returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to use affiliated and third-party model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and various program structures.

Shobha Menon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, New Jersey. She works with individuals and families to help define life goals and develop financial strategies tailored to their needs. Menon leverages Merrill Lynch's comprehensive wealth management and banking platform through Bank of America to provide guidance on investing, retirement planning, and small business solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Menon has held advisory roles for product launches, compliance and legal support for trust and mutual fund setups, and operational management across multiple geographies. She is registered to serve clients nationwide and specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Menon holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Menon earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Mumbai and completed the Accredited Certificate Program from The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Beyond her professional work, Menon participates in community activities as a Bank of America Community Volunteer and supports organizations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her personal interests include gardening, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Ronald Williams is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Cetera and has prior experience with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a real estate sales associate with Weichert Realtors and operates his own business under True North Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Davidson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Alyson Mandato is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Cetera, bringing five years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and King Financial Network, where she serves as a Wealth Management Associate. Mandato also has an ongoing association with the University of South Carolina since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Melissa Karwoski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years with Prudential Investments and its related entities. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Sugar Lion & Sprinks, a small food and beverage business featuring homemade desserts shared and occasionally sold via social media. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions alongside integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Patrick Heeb is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has experience in financial consulting and has held roles including Financial Consultant at PNC Investments and Regional Vice President positions in annuity and mutual fund wholesaling with Pacific Life Insurance and Guardian Life Insurance. Throughout his career, Patrick has developed expertise in financial consulting, annuities, and mutual funds. He emphasizes understanding each client's personal and financial history to tailor financial planning that aligns with their definition of financial success. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, parenthood, and puzzles.

Nicholas Pulli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions at MFS Investment Management and Constellation Brands. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Rebekah Schmierer is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company, The College of New Jersey, and The Philly Pretzel Factory. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elena Ristov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis.

Terence Benjamin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked eight years with the United States Golf Association and served on the advisory board of Starmis Corporation, a family business, where he holds a voting board position without beneficial ownership. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with access to various portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Alexandra Hobson is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing wealth management advice and strategies tailored to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and institutions such as endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Her practice includes family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic and retirement income planning, as well as services tailored to managing new wealth and women’s wealth. Alexandra holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Economics. Alexandra works alongside her family as part of The Hipple Wealth Management Group, where they employ a holistic and disciplined goals-based approach to personal wealth management designed to simplify clients’ financial lives. Outside of her professional career, Alexandra participates in community volunteer work and engages in activities including cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, running, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Zachary Swol is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients 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.

Javier Tovar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Hennion & Walsh Inc, 360 One FIrm, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Brian Kovener is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc., having joined in 2024, following prior roles at Securities America and Investacorp. Outside of his advisory work, Kovener serves as Publishing Director for VUE NJ, a bi-monthly print magazine. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to create portfolios encompassing stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.