Stephen Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. 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.

Bahaa Botros is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services alongside access to third-party asset managers.

Charbel Ojeil is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, New England Securities, and Liberty Tax Service. Outside of his advisory work, Ojeil is a council member and volunteer at St. Shorbel Church and owns a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Mccormack Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Chase Investment Services. He also spends a small portion of his time involved in fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large network of advisors.

Vijay Krishnaswamy is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory, MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and MasterCard. He is also involved in NKS Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment management provided through various portfolio strategies and supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Addo Kuhlmann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gersain Alvarado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed professional. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Thomas Mrotek is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, ADP, Verisk, and Rutgers New Brunswick School of Business. He has also been involved with the Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Agency. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Quinn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Expressive Image Photography, a business active since 1992. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, offering diversified investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, with a focus on fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Alice Coraggio is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 25 years before joining Cetera in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Patrick Connelly is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, previously working at MetLife Securities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. 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, delivering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

David O'Neill is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a family-owned commercial real estate management business. 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 organizations. The firm’s investment approach relies on model portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Tara Hoff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2021 and previously held roles at Merrill, Gilbane Building Company, and Rutgers Business School. Prior to her advisory career, she spent eight years in education across elementary, middle, and high school levels. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Jay Gilston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Mass Mutual, Ameriprise, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales and life settlement services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jonathan Deliso is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Thomas Turi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He leads the Turi Wealth Management Group since 2019 and has prior experience in hospitality and entrepreneurship, including a role at Asbury Hotel and operating a junk removal business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Nicholas Mills is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, following a tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Mills serves as a board member of the Manasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to offer a range of advisory models and investment products.

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

George Kachmar IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, accumulating over 19 years at the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Shore Business Networking Group in Belmar, NJ, participating as a resource for referrals. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Corey Leong is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 designation and experience beginning in 2025. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2018 and has been involved with cocomotivator LLC since 2018. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.