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 in Bridgewater, NJ, 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 a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Stewart is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Princeton, NJ, where he has worked since 2009. He served as a trustee for The Parish of Our Lady Sorrows - St. Anthony, advising on parish financial stewardship from 2011 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored by research and model-based asset allocations.

Tony Kelly is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and LPL Financial, and is also the Director of Financial Planning at King Financial Network, where he provides investment management and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, operates a multi-manager platform, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Paul Jetter is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has worked at the firm since 2014. Prior to that, he held positions at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC, New England Securities, and Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Jetter provides financial planning and fixed-fee advice through Insight Private Advisors, LLC, operating as Archway Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by technology tools.

Jonathan Barrett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2008. Barrett serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including Help The Children Hear and the Dominican Republic Relief Organization, and is an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University, where he lectures to juniors and seniors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary programs and third-party asset managers to deliver personalized advisory solutions across a broad range of investment products.

Robert Edelson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he operates a small online resale business on eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures, combining proprietary and third-party models to accommodate various client needs.

Matthew Trzaska is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to his career in finance, he held various roles including positions at Guitar Center and Whole Foods Market. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI-driven methodologies and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Richard Auteri II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. 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 including financial planning and third-party asset management. The firm supports investment advisers with model portfolios, tactical strategies, and various operational tools, while maintaining significant scale and diverse financial activities beyond advisory services.

Mark Kranz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991, and also spent 30 years with Jbp Enterprises Inc. Kranz’s other business activities include part-time sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering services through model-driven recommendations and utilizing third-party asset managers and custodians.

Margaret Kelleher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2006, including her current role beginning in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients nearing or in retirement with written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Chrzanowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to joining Merrill, he was employed at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019 and was involved with E&R Tree Service from 2019 to 2021. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Liberatore is a Financial Consultant specializing in holistic financial planning. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and works with individuals and families to develop tax-efficient investment strategies, retirement plans, income protection solutions, and long-term care planning. Anthony aims to serve as a lifelong resource not only for his clients but also for their extended networks. Anthony has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Planning Consultant before his current position. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, allowing him to provide comprehensive support tailored to his clients' needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Anthony has interests that include the beach, cars, concerts, movies, music, and pets.

Stephen Bouffard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Hrehowsik is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney in a fiduciary capacity. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rusty Todd is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Bleakley Financial Group and has held positions outside the financial industry in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, including roles at Itsurwiener Restaurant and Bar and Deal Lake Bar + Co. He also has experience in private lifeguarding and golf club operations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.