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 at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Xchange Place, and Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Zhe Ding is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. He is also involved in non-variable insurance marketing through Ritter Insurance Marketing and a Prudential-sponsored insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to a variety of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

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. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance-related business. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Pine is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Padmaja Kotagiri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has previous experience with Metlife Securities Inc. from 2001 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

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 with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Martin Mercurio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been associated with National Planning Corporation since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Sharon Harshbarger Kucera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jason Natale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Securities, Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michelle Bada is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of her advisory work, she is listed as a part owner of a family restaurant in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Polina Novozhilova is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2023. Charles Schwab 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, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Rachel Goodman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 5 Star Appraisals, a real estate firm where she performs data entry tasks. 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 various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging external asset managers and providing both advisory and brokerage channels.

Lilly Peng is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she was affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Lilly has also engaged in homemaking since 2005. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Luthmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in Legacy 7 Holdings LLC, a holding company for an Amazon FBA e-commerce startup. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Laskin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2017 and has held roles at SII Investments, Inc. and Brunswick Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory duties, Laskin serves as president of Brunswick Wealth Management LLC, where he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, financial services, and fixed insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.