Ralph Wendell is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004 and also owns Wendell Financial Services and Ralph S. Wendell Insurance, where he has been involved in life insurance, disability insurance, and annuity sales since 1982. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including both traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

John Du Mond is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Leaders Group, Inc., Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and TruChoice. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm’s investment approach uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework combined with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and periodic rebalancing based on defined strategic events.

Beth Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Jerard Gray is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and T. Rowe Price. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in real estate sales with Keller Williams Legacy. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain individual investors. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Craig Sargent is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Franklinville, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities Inc., Cantella & CO., Inc., CPI Capital, and LPL Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Patrick Mcgrory is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years and is also affiliated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates tax preparation and accounting services. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse clientele including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinates discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using various analytical strategies and technology platforms.

Raymond Trost is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at T3 Trading Group, LLC and Susquehanna Capital Group. Trost is also a co-owner of TMT Property Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Brian Collini is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes work at Securities America, Wealth Capital Group, and Securities Service Network, among others. Outside of advisory roles, he has been involved in real estate through entities such as Collini Real Estate, LLC and NSC Property Investments, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with various program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Anthony Alfe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan and UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he assists part-time in the operations of his family’s Italian restaurant. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing customized reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Howard Mattson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He serves as a board member of the South Harrison Board of Education, where he participates in discussions on elementary school policy and curriculum. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports various managed account solutions through a broad network of affiliated advisors.

Americo Santella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a dog grooming business, POSH PETS LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Eric Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Generation Capital Group LLC, Regional Investment Advisors, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Dominic Romano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. Romano is also involved in tax preparation and owns Romano Buonadonna Financial Services LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts—offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with flexibility for discretionary or non-discretionary implementation.

Martha Toledo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial product options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Jackowski is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Merrill and spent three years at Saint Joseph's University. He is also associated as an employee with Aspire Wealth Group in a non-investment role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

David Weiss Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Dempsey, Weiss & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.

Michael Oleary is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Michael O'Leary Insurance, a non-variable insurance business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Alshay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the CFP® designation along with a Series 63 license. He has 34 years of industry experience, having previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling non-variable insurance products in New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Fresolone is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. He also serves as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Plan One Financial Group and is active as an insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing various portfolio construction and management tools.

Matthew Effner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning a total of 12 years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.