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.

Evan Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Absolute Fire Protection and Universal Technical Institute. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing various program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Fernando Rivera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a warehouse machine operator at an Amazon fulfillment center. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services, with a notable offering of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

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.

Anthony Xerri is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He has been self-employed as a musician and content creator since 2011, writing, recording, and performing music alongside his advisory role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Theodore Smallwood is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in college education planning, education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University and is a certified Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Theodore focuses on understanding what matters most to each client, helping individuals, families, and business owners develop strategies to build, preserve, and transfer wealth. He emphasizes building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted resource for his clients. Residing locally with his wife and dog, Theodore enjoys outdoor activities such as running, swimming, hiking, and playing golf. He is also an avid sports fan, with personal interests including baseball, boating, chess, football, ice hockey, music, and spending time with family.

Nicholas Glensor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hazlet, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Rowan University from 2014 to 2018. 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.

Chunhua Xin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Windsor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, Xin has worked with firms including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Bank of America, and various financial and real estate companies. Xin is also involved with Faithful Financial, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports its services with custody and execution partnerships.

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years and has operated Thomas Vastardis & Associates, providing tax preparation and accounting services, for over 30 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting a large network of advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Ryan Noonan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2001. In his current role, he partners with high net worth clients and their families to address key financial topics including retirement planning, investment strategy, principal and income protection, equity compensation planning, and estate planning considerations. With over two decades of experience at Fidelity Investments, Ryan has held various positions including Investment Consultant and roles in client service and trading. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in comprehensive financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan engages in family activities and enjoys fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, running, and traveling.