Jordan Sirota is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. 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 a broad range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and advisor tools.

David Marshall is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, New York Life Insurance, and Amib Inc. He serves as a board member of New Jersey Dream Elite, a nonprofit mentorship program for at-risk youth focused on education, financial literacy, and life skills development. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Lindquist is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. from 2016 to 2019. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

George Osipovitch III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and alternate voting member of the Planning Board of Brick Township and is a partner at Modern Tax Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, using proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Lisa Chirichillo is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary in Toms River, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Joseph Tenpenny is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ira Krulik is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Osaic Wealth Inc. He operates IJKCFP LLC for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial products and partnerships.

Robert Blundon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also active as an insurance broker, working with life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative annual engagements that analyze client goals with firm-approved software tools.

Mason Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a server at Blend Bar and Bistro. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 using firm-approved tools to support a collaborative, annual planning process.

Vernon Paulson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior iteration as Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing proprietary and third-party managed solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Courtney Hogan serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, where she specializes in personalized wealth management strategies. Since beginning her career at Merrill in 2001, Courtney has gained extensive experience working with families, businesses, executives, and retirees. Her approach emphasizes guidance, communication, and service, integrating education and investment insights to support clients' financial goals. She collaborates with a team known as The Pearlman Group, which adopts a comprehensive family office model and works closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to develop tailored strategies for retirement planning, wealth transfer and preservation, special needs planning, and liability management. Courtney focuses particularly on Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, and Women and Wealth. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to her professional responsibilities, Courtney participates in various community organizations such as Clean Ocean Action, Girl Scouts, Point Pleasant Youth Football and Cheer, and Save Barnegat Bay. Her personal interests include boating, running, and soccer.

Khawaja Tariq is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., where he has served since 2012. Bringing extensive experience in investment management, he started his career at The Northern Trust Company in 1998 and later worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney before joining Merrill. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's degree from DePaul University and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition, he holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, and English, Mr. Tariq is committed to building strong client relationships and delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional activities, Khawaja Tariq is involved with the Muslim Community Center of Chicago and the Village of Morton Grove. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and traveling.

John Alberti is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, DB USA Core Corporation, and Deutsche Bank Securities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, leveraging third-party asset managers and advisory platforms alongside its own service network.

Nicholas Joyce is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.

Ricardo Dager is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and teaching positions at The College of New Jersey and Glen Rock High School. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and a collaborative planning process.

Myles Shapiro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Santander Bank and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Kenneth Koerner is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he has maintained a family business, Koerner & Koerner PA, since 1987. Koerner also manages Koerner Healthcare, LLC, a financial services business based in Toms River, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm with over 10,000 advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and investment strategies, managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jeffrey Van Demark is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions using research and analytics grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Michael Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked in various roles at The Home Depot from 2019 to 2023 and has experience in education at Ocean County College and KEAN University, as well as Lacey Township High School. Outside of advising, he maintains employment with The Home Depot and is involved as a financial professional in a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Phyllis Caputo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica since 2006 and is also involved with Jersey Strong and IEEE, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she receives compensation related to sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated entities. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services largely through model-based investment strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts.