Thomas Schulte is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes eleven years at First Empire Securities, Inc. and a year at E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc. 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.

Robert Claussen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Nationwide Securities, and 1717 Capital Management Company. He also works as an independent broker selling group health insurance through providers such as Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, Aetna, and Gerber Life. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Frank Vigilante is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christina Knaus is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Pace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held positions at LPL Financial, NYLife Securities LLC, Keller North America, and New York Life Insurance Company. He also spent 22 years with Local 825 Operating Engineers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Christopher O'Grady is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015 in various capacities and assumed his current role in 2023. He partners with individuals and families to create financial strategies aimed at avoiding common pitfalls before and throughout retirement. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Christopher held positions as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and held senior roles in equity derivatives at NYC X-Change Financial Access LLC and Elevation LLC. He holds a California Insurance License.

Terence McMahon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Jason Taub is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel from 2007 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and later Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Diane Lopes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Marcus Tomaino is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bedminster, NJ. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various specialized programs.

Brian Sherman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, LLC, with 31 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MissionSquare Investment Services, Lorenzo CPA LLC, Avantax, and Merrill, among others. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base—including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities—by providing investment advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives, primarily using model-driven investment strategies.

Christopher Russo is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Marsh McLennan and Duff & Phelps. Russo has one year of industry experience. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a network of affiliated financial advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Christine Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she spent fourteen years with Raised Family. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor at Hackettstown Dance Fitness. Merrill, alongside 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, and various institutional investors using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gregory Burke is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Gregory works closely with clients to develop flexible strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Gregory holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kean University. In addition to his professional work, Gregory participates in community activities in keeping with the Merrill tradition of service. He volunteers with local organizations and has personal interests that include basketball, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Robert Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. He also has a part-time involvement with Prudential’s Property and Casualty division in Basking Ridge, NJ. 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 model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

James Vellanti Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create personalized investment strategies. James specializes in various aspects of financial planning, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He engages with clients to discuss their goals and provides ongoing guidance as their circumstances evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012, as well as First Allied Advisory Services prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party managers or create customized strategies.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, where he investigates businesses to ensure tax compliance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

William Leach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he leads a small group prayer ministry for fathers called Dads in Prayer, which focuses on providing spiritual leadership resources and support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”