Julie Marks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Desislava Maloney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Pragati Gautam Sharma is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously with Investacorp Advisory Services and Securities America Advisors, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in helping clients obtain insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated investment and brokerage services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio management across a variety of securities and managed account solutions.

Peter Pabon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Cetera Advisors LLC and Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with SAFE HARBOR FINANCIAL LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Danielle Herman Knotz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Caputo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and ownership of Caputo Asset Management, an expense management LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Giblin Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also registered as an agent/broker for fixed insurance sales through Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party money managers and both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Michael Sawyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages several small real estate-related ventures in New Jersey and Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured planning tools and estimates from its Global Investment Committee to support client outcomes.

Nicholas Agostinacchio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Anne Madden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 18 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is an author. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Steven Higley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a variety of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Scott Rast is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and has operated Rast Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Rast is also a musician who performs at benefits, local taverns, and wineries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, catering to diverse investment needs and program structures.

Rhonda Wind is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017 and also works in retail sales with Ralph Lauren. Additionally, she holds a notary public commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Darrin Bradley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, Allied Wealth Partners, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, a financial advisory-related LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Chris Alexander is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial strategies and plans tailored to their individual goals. Alexander brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His previous positions include Regional Director roles at Thrivent Mutual Funds, Schroders, Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, and MFS Investments, as well as a Financial Advisor position at Merrill Lynch. This extensive background reflects his expertise in financial consulting and regional management within the investment sector.

Maxwell Bonevento is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in educational roles at the University of Miami, Queens University of Charlotte, and The Ranney School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology such as machine learning across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

John Volk is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at TD Ameritrade before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model investment solutions.

Michael Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 17 years and Overtime Angels, Inc. for nine years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Richard Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including 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 modeling techniques.

Matthew Speedy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. He also operates under the DBA Private Wealth Strategies Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.