Sean Flavin is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Denville Automotive for ten years. Since 2024, he has also been involved with Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC in a financial services capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Richard Blaney is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2023. Previously, he spent seven years at Beechwood Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Verona Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Fred Harraka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, all with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2023. Outside of financial advising, Harraka owns and operates multiple dry cleaning businesses, including Westside Cleaners and Fred's Corporate Cleaners. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, software-supported planning and offers specialized event-driven planning programs.

Malcolm Lett is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Matthew Clancy serves as Vice President, Financial Consultant, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his current role, he collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique goals and develop personalized financial strategies through a comprehensive planning process. He emphasizes educating clients and simplifying complex financial concepts to support informed decision-making. His professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2023, serving as Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Central Relationship Manager. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at AllianceBernstein and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Inc., where he managed client reporting and portfolio administration functions. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in biking, fishing, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Samuel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Solix Inc and J Knipper & Co. He also engages in part-time sales of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodial services.

Johannes De Waal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Mountain Creek, DCI Inc, and Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also involved with HJP Financial Group LLC, a business related to his work with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad array of financial services.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously spent five years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley Branch at Valley Hospital. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various strategies and technology to support its network of over 22,000 advisors.

Javier Bustamante is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morris Tech Partners and AT&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Captain Gambit Studios, LLC and has worked as a Lyft driver since 2017. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing a range of strategic and tax-aware investment models.

Walter Janeczek is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Cascade Medical Enterprises LLC, a medical device business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lewie Soaivan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Marc Delgaudio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, spanning nearly two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer at Langdon Ford Financial Inc., a business owner with responsibilities beyond investment services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a large network of advisors and managing substantial assets.

Rene Delgrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pushing Up People, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Robert Descherer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers programs including wrap accounts, money-manager options, and educational seminars.

Frank Gonnella is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Randolph, NJ, having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO National and is a board member of the Alberto Institute for Italian Studies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jayson Decandia is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and serves as a financial adviser for life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including money-manager options and educational seminars.

Mark Milano is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience running Milano Financial Services, where he provides accounting, tax preparation, consulting, and research services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Laura Ingraffea is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also operates as a CPA with over 40 years in accounting and tax services. Outside of her financial career, she serves as a volunteer emergency medical technician and treasurer for an EMS organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Lydia Kotevski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, focusing on a client-centered approach that combines personalized financial guidance with the investment resources and banking convenience of Bank of America. Lydia and her team apply their extensive experience to managing client portfolios, aiming to meet long-term financial goals while minimizing risk and preserving capital through market fluctuations. Lydia holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her high school diploma from Garfield High School. Beyond her professional work, Lydia is involved with the National Down Syndrome Society and works closely with families of children with disabilities. She is also active in the theatre and fashion communities. Lydia is a mother of three children and grandmother to three grandchildren.