Evan Purdy is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Northwestern Mutual, and JusCollege. Outside of advising, he also sells fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Peterson Decoteau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with PricePoint Valuations, Lincoln Appraisal Services, Douglas Elliman Realty, and Fillmore Real Estate. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a financial counselor with the New York Legal Assistance Group. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven strategies overseen by third-party asset managers.

Marc Micali is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Siragusa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a real estate license in New Jersey and has a partial ownership interest in a rental property. 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 based on proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated according to the scope and complexity of the service.

William Tarallo is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member of a family-owned business, JOBILL & SONS ENTERPRISES, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with services covering areas such as retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning for business owners and other niche client needs.

David Belicose is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Nicholas Siliverdes is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in entertainment-related positions at Shark Tank, Sony Pictures, and MGM Studios in 2022. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Party Perfect Rentals, a business he worked with intermittently from 2019 to 2025. 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 various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Hunter Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Harding Loevner. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various investment and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies and program structures.

Michael Da Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work background includes positions outside of finance, such as roles at FreeWheel, At-Bay Insurance, and Better Mortgage, as well as full-time education at NYU. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Linda Gargano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for 24 years before joining Cetera and also has a role as a registered administrative assistant at Frank A. Gargano, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC for 11 years and at OceanFirst Bank for four years. He also owns Coastal Accounting Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Cliff Schmardel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Spring Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including time under its prior name, Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Modern Tax Advisors, LLC, where he works as a tax preparer. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing external asset managers and providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Christopher Gibardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Bank of America, Merrill, and Santander Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Maureen Butler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial and R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. Maureen holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Andrew Greenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022 and prior experience at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities Inc. He is an independent contractor with LPA Strategic Capital. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, accommodating a range of investment program structures.

Jacob Forman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on holistic financial planning for individuals and families. He works collaboratively with clients to create personalized strategies that address their unique financial goals and needs. Jacob has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018 and has held various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and now Financial Consultant since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as a Financial Advisor at North Star Resource Group from 2015 to 2017. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and stays informed on industry trends to provide guidance tailored to his clients' requirements.

Richard Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2002 and Bank of America since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Donna Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Mark Loevinger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Loevinger Group, which focuses on building enduring client-advisor relationships through objectivity and ongoing dialogue. The team specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate 401(k) and employee benefit services, including expertise in complex benefit plans. Mark and his team customize wealth management strategies to help clients pursue financial goals, often collaborating with clients’ tax and legal advisors on tax-efficient planning. They regularly review plan progress to ensure alignment with clients’ objectives, utilizing the full range of Merrill Lynch resources and specialists to deliver comprehensive and customized financial solutions. Mark has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. Mark is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Chai Lifeline and Nesivos. He resides with his family in Ocean County, New Jersey. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, endowment and foundation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Mark’s approach involves leveraging the combined investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Mark Brahney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.