Anna Marie Stotka is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 credential and 41 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp for 16 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability, and property and casualty coverage, and she also operates a small real estate business handling occasional listings and sales. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple managed-account platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and investment preferences.

James Figurelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including at Tac Ops Laser Tag and Spring Brook Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory programs, emphasizing client information gathering, risk assessment, and matching to program models or discretionary managers.

Theodore Fiolek III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center, Inc. He is also a sole proprietor of a tax and financial preparation business and the author and self-publisher of a novel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Eng is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2018. He focuses on developing strong client relationships by understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to create tailored financial strategies. Eric works to help clients pursue goals such as retirement planning, funding education, managing wealth transfers, and addressing potential health care costs. His approach emphasizes regular communication and adjustments to strategies, aiming to bring clarity and simplicity to complex financial planning. Eric’s expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, and portfolio management services, among other areas. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Eric graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He lives in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, Eric participates in community volunteering and enjoys personal interests such as biking, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, photography, and volleyball.

Joseph Dandola is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and Rich Planning Group. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Madison Travel as an outside agent handling travel bookings. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and primarily utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs for model implementation.

Gregory Brez is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Princeton, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its offerings.

Bruce Goldman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 39 years of industry experience. He has held a Series 63 and Series 65 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2005. Based in Jersey City, NJ, he has been part of Schwab’s advisory team for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

David Sytsma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kevin Dobes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Parx Casino/Sportsbook and Rutgers University Athletics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and approved tools, offering a range of investment and financial services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jenna Faiella is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. Her work history includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Guardian Life. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of NJ SALT 4 LLC, a salt distribution company serving residential and commercial customers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Enroy Hyles is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a large network of independent advisors.

Sleem Chang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Axa Advisors, and Avant Garde Capital. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Robert Dipasquale is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Ostarticki is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She works closely with successful professionals at or near retirement to build their desired retirement plans and next financial stages, providing tailored strategies aimed at achieving financial confidence. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy approaches. Her focus includes helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, as well as providing access to a broad range of Bank of America services. Residing in Bedminster, New Jersey, Karen leads an active lifestyle and serves as the Membership Director for the Central New Jersey chapter of LPGA Amateurs. She is involved with local Chambers of Commerce and community organizations, including Leadership Morris and former service on the Master Association board. Family and faith are central to her daily life, and she enjoys biking, boating, football, golfing, music, and spending time with family.

Aaron Paglia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Paglia also has involvement in an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Padmaja Kotagiri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Previously, she spent 16 years with Metlife Securities Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and a collaborative annual planning process.

Geoffrey Mann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Rachel Foti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In her role, she works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their family's unique needs, emphasizing ongoing communication and strategic plan improvement. Her professional experience includes roles as an Associate Producer and Paraplanner at The Garback Agency in 2025, and as an Associate Producer at Dennis R. Hahn Financial and Insurance Services from 2017 to 2025. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Registered Phone Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. Rachel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Rachel is involved in family activities and social events with friends. She also enjoys snowboarding and traveling.

Kevin Lange is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Martin Mercurio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been affiliated with National Planning Corporation since 2010. Mercurio is also involved with Beacon Financial Group in an investment-related capacity. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.