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.

Timothy Cannuli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and also has longstanding involvement in real estate and insurance, including roles as an insurance agent and business owner. Cannuli is a partner in a development company and is involved in managing a bakery business through family and client partnerships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and municipal clients, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through detailed client assessments and supports a significant portion of its advisory business on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Gallegos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a career that included time with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a life settlements brokerage business called The Ashar Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a variety of third-party asset managers, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model.

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.

Laura Ray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.

Gustav Fingado IV is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes a decade at Bank of America and over 40 years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports municipal clients with public finance and investment banking capabilities.

Ava Brown is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Ava is focused on working closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies utilizing Fidelity Investment's resources to achieve their goals. Her professional experience spans several years within Fidelity Investments, where she has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment advisory services. Ava emphasizes attentive listening and collaboration in her approach to client financial well-being. Outside of her professional role, Ava's personal interests include cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, gardening, reading, and skiing.

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.

Gabriel Simon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 90% ownership interest in a merchant partnership, GSIMON GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

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.