Lawrence Karpf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

Brian Laux is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Securities, Victory Capital Advisers, and Invesco Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Game 7 Sports in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Nicholas De Biase is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining Morgan Stanley, where he has served in roles at both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at McGrath Landscape. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Charles Wehmeyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and an array of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Anna Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lavalette, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Christian Alino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with The Shrimp Box and Outside the Box Patio Bar in a non-investment role. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Ralph Gambino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of managing their finances, from purchasing a home and saving for college to addressing healthcare needs and caring for elderly parents. Ralph works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and a Master's Degree from Felician College. He carries the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Keith Karstadt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee to support client financial goals.

Victoria Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Her prior experience includes a 23-year tenure at Merrill before joining her current firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Justin Lotano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in authoring financial books. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gregory Bahary is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. Prior to his advisory role, he has been involved as president and consultant of Gossip Records Inc., a record label and music publishing business. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm has a large national presence with over 23,000 advisors and provides additional capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.

Yaakov Krumbein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach involves detailed discussions of clients' financial objectives, concerns, and questions to provide personalized investment and retirement planning guidance, as well as preparation for unforeseen financial needs. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Yaakov holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Yaakov earned a Bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master's in Financial Planning from the College For Financial Planning. Outside of his professional role, he engages in adventure sports, hiking, table tennis, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Kotch is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and has been associated with Pierson & Oujo for over two decades. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a sole-practitioner CPA providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers as well as customizable investment strategies.

Kenley Ragusa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Mc Dermott is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at multiple firms including Avantax and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he assists with bookkeeping and tax return preparation at MP McDermott & Associates and supports client communications at Zonin Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Samuel Di Gaetano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple insurance brokerage activities and engages in energy services referrals for a client’s business. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Wayne Londregan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a photography business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 advisors.

Adam Potulski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and PNC Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved tools and offers a range of event-driven planning programs.