Mark Erikson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary for a for-profit organization. Merrill, alongside 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.

Rocco Fiato is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northeast Planning Corp for one year. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and 2018 respectively. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Christopher Dipietro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Steven Parente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has additionally been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Kerest Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Linsco Private Ledger, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is also associated with Flemington Financial Group LLC as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Tess Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to that, she was not employed in the financial sector and completed her education at Villanova University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and capital market models. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of services including custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Dominic Pinto is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for 10 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios backed by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Emmanuel Itembe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Equitable Advisors and Bankers Life and has also worked outside the financial industry at retailers including Lowe's and Macy's. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is typically model-driven, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department or third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Coonan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bharat Gurnani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Locascio is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and he also owns a business that offers piano lessons and music performances for events. Additionally, he has been involved in real estate services as a broker assisting buyers and sellers. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Keith Applegate is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Further Lane Asset Management. Keith is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

John Provinsal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, having previously worked at Paradigm Wealth Advisory, PNC Bank, and Capital One Bank. He also operates Paradigm Wealth Advisory, an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a wide network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Brian Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Allied Wealth Partners. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies primarily based on portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party sponsors, and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Melissa Bonilla is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Her outside business activities include involvement with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of non-securities products and services.

John Flynn is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PRUCO Securities, Value Line, AXA Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and a Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Matthew Mulcahy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Schroder Fund Advisors LLC for six years and Neuberger Berman LLC for five years before joining Raymond James Financial in 2026. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services including municipal and public finance advisory as well as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Roy Chereath is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and other financial and tax-related firms. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, insurance sales, and owns several businesses including a tax and payroll IT consulting firm and an online gift sales venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning solutions with access to third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Kishor Kumar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process relies on structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

James Pallitto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Prior to that, he was employed at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.