George Marateo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Andrew Thornton is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works directly with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their individual goals and aspirations. He leverages Fidelity's extensive resources to support clients in building a stronger financial future and meets regularly with them to ensure their plans remain on track throughout their careers and retirement years. Andrew has over a decade of experience in the financial advisory field. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, he served as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James from 2017 to 2021 and at Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2017.

Richard Berman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s investment approach incorporates structured discovery and advanced planning tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations in its standalone planning offerings.

Brandon Valentin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2022. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Merrill Lynch and has experience in the financial sector as well as a brief tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Kaitlyn Lefanto serves as a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she focuses on building deep relationships with clients and delivering services tailored to meet intergenerational wealth management needs. She and her team work to understand each family's unique preferences and adapt their approach as clients progress through different stages of their financial life. Kaitlyn has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current senior management position in 2026. Her experience spans various aspects of wealth management, client service, and financial planning. She is committed to advocating for clients and customizing relationships to ensure they feel understood. No additional information about her education, credentials, or personal interests was provided.

Michael Fox is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 55 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera since 1994 and has operated his own firms, Financial Planning Works, Inc. and Michael Fox & Associates, Inc., since the 1980s. Fox also engages in tax preparation and bookkeeping through his financial planning business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Paul Levin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2004, with a seven-year period at Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, Levin is a notary and manages a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources, along with technologies such as machine learning.

William Mclaughlin IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 15 years and Widerman & Company/Smith Brothers Insurance for 13 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technology to support diversified investment strategies.

Amanda Manuola is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Mount Laurel office. She specializes in working with individuals, families, and small business owners, focusing on college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Amanda brings her background as a second-generation financial advisor to her role, having grown up immersed in wealth management. Her approach emphasizes long-term relationships and holistic planning, blending personalized investment strategies with an understanding of broader financial topics such as retirement planning, tax strategies, and wealth protection. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of her professional work, Amanda has personal interests in pickleball, running, and yoga.

Sean Carter is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, having joined in 2026 after 14 years at UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and related financial services.

Jacob Snover is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. His work history includes roles outside the financial industry, including at Amazon and various short-term positions. 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 diverse client base across individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management options.

Kenneth Blackmon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marlton, NJ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Commander of the US Navy Reserve’s US Fleet Forces Command and is involved in real estate management and office administration through his business ventures. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Tina Solorzano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Keith Price is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nine years at Friendlys Restaurants. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Clark is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and previously spent over a decade at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Clark conducts educational workshops on financial topics, cyber-security, and life coaching, and provides coaching to job seekers and other advisors. He also serves as guardian for his mentally disabled adult brother. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies across multiple program structures.

Kevin Barnes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marlton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2023 before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and annual advice. The firm's approach includes a collaborative service team, algorithmic analysis, and specific enrollment criteria that integrate managed account assets within its investment platform.

Matthew Tolentino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s secular return estimates.

Christopher Puscian is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Alex Shirley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, Shirley worked at AGIA, Valic Financial Advisors, and MarketKeep. Outside of financial advising, Shirley has served as an agent selling non-securities insurance products. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Joseph Durso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Durso serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.