Carolann Hammond is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 29 years of industry experience and has been with UBS since 1991. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Santo Costa is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DME Capital and Tink Construction LLC, as well as having a background unrelated to finance at Burn the Floor. 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 various model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and was previously associated with AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with 818 Enterprises, a non-investment related business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Zack Warringer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in delivering wealth management strategies to high net worth clients and institutions. In his role, he utilizes the resources of Merrill to provide clients with customized financial solutions tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Zack holds an associate's degree from the State University of New York at Ulster and a bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State College. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional career, Zack is married with two daughters. He enjoys golf, volunteering, and spending time with his family.

Louis Gentile is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and engages in activities such as discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and managing model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Amanda Albaladejo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Ernst & Young LLP for seven years. She has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 2019. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Christopher Pellegrini is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and Prudential Investments, as well as roles at Edward Jones and Square One Credit Management. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Kristopher Sykes is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at AT&T for four years. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-founder of a media company called Success Fundamentals and co-owns a holding company as well as a farm, where he manages accounting operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Leon Ferro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. He serves on the advisory board of Samaritan Outreach Services, a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged and homeless men. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Samirah Abdul Alim is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and PFS Investments Inc. since 1988. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Massimiliano Verduci is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Verduci Athletics LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ryan Oram is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2024 with Morgan Stanley before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Prior to his financial roles, he held various positions in education and construction. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach, supported by a large integrated operational infrastructure.

Scott Cox is a Senior Financial Advisor based in Princeton, NJ, serving within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the position of the Barry Team's business manager. Scott has more than a decade of experience with Merrill Lynch, specializing in servicing 401(k), Pension, and Stock Option plans. Throughout his career, he has focused on connecting various aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their key goals. Scott earned his Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University. He holds professional designations including Certified Equity Professional (CEP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Scott resides in Whitehouse Station, NJ with his wife, Rishita, and their two daughters, Jiyana and Anaya. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, traveling, and learning about different cultures, and he is a fan of the New York Giants, Rangers, and Yankees.

James Burrows II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his son. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Loretta Vitale is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member involved in homeowners association activities related to property maintenance and improvements. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals.

Joseph Xerri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities dating back to 2009. Outside of his work at Wells Fargo, he has ownership interests in Knight's Pledge Wealth Management LLC and Xerri Wealth Management LLC, both investment-related practices. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services covering areas such as retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Albert Merz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cynthia Spekhart is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC and has prior experience at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. In addition to her advisory roles, she is also an attorney specializing in trust and estate law and real estate closings. OSAIC serves a diversified client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a broad network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer tailored investment solutions.

Kevin Aridas is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Mondo. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality industry as an employee at Squan Tavern. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Anthony Dimaiuta is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2024 and previously held roles at BlackRock Investments and Royal Alliance Associates. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a centralized, research-driven investment process and offers a range of sub-advisory and retirement plan services.