James Foti is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2018 and ongoing affiliations with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he occasionally implements insurance products outside of Guardian to meet client needs. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and supports a variety of investment strategies and account services.

Timothy Murphy is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and MBO Partners. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches combining affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Traci Tabback is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and officer for Alpine Home and School Administration, supporting fundraising for enrichment and extracurricular activities at Alpine Elementary School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and asset allocations.

Nishant Sharma is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. Additionally, Mr. Sharma offers access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Mr. Sharma holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Guru Nanak Dev University. His approach involves partnering with clients to identify what matters to them and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies.

Kirk Feret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 with various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Kevin Mangam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. for one year and has operated the Mangam Agency since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling various health, life, and group insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and offers integrated financial and insurance services through a large network of advisors.

Kennith Bunis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Coyne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and 2001, respectively. Coyne also operates his own tax practice as a CPA, a role he has maintained since 1982. Additionally, he was affiliated with Dominican College for 35 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Seong Hahn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for PNC Investments for 19 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a home care service business in Westwood, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Joseph Lauricella is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 24 years and Bank of America for 8 years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Mario Sicari is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extensive involvement with BGS Assurance LLC and M&M Associates, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in motivational speaking for college students and high school graduates, and co-owns a tax planning and bookkeeping firm serving small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform to over 10,000 advisors nationwide. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Eric Aiello is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with the RLA Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Eric focuses on providing comprehensive financial advice with an emphasis on investment and portfolio management for high net worth individuals, foundations, and corporate retirement plans. With over 22 years of experience, Eric collaborates closely with clients to develop investment strategies tailored to their financial goals, including family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. As a member of the RLA Group, he is committed to building long-term relationships based on trust, helping clients prepare for significant life events such as retirement and generational wealth transfer. Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College and a Master of Business Administration from Iona College. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his wife Daniela and their children, Marco and Kara.

Dawn Parrino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with over 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2010, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified Holistic Health Coach and is involved in essential oils distribution as a member of Young Living. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 to manage portfolios, often employing affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers and maintaining oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

James Puckett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is a chemistry tutor and an adjunct instructor at Assumption College for Sisters. Primerica Advisors provides 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 employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Michael Macieira is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved with Roman Insurance Agency Inc., where he sells and services property and casualty insurance products. 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 uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Phillip Shetsen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Bona Vita Benefits Group, providing consultative solutions for individuals and business owners. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Patrick Mannion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was involved with Ridgewood Party Rental and has held roles at Bucknell University and Ridgewood Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine broad retail and institutional investment capabilities.

Charlene Sasso is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists.

Joseph Saccomanno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time under the AXA Advisors name prior to rebranding. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a combination of firm-offered programs and referrals to third-party asset managers.

David Colin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Colin serves on the Emerson Shade Tree Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through non-discretionary relationships supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.