Michael Tormey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Santander Securities, Guardian Life, Equitable Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a driver for both Lyft and Uber. 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 investment management services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Justin Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and 66 credentials and having 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp and Merrill. He is also the principal of Paradigm Wealth Advisory LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Wayne Chernin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he sells Medicare supplement insurance with Aetna as a referral agent. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it also offers services such as financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Eileen Monahan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of a family real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and serves clients through multiple financial planning and investment strategies.

Matthew Garber is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Garber volunteers as a Boy Scouts committee member and coaches youth ice hockey. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing advisors with multiple management and custodial options across an extensive platform.

Brian Short is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Parisi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and food service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Melissa Swayne is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works with clients to understand their financial situations and goals, aiming to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes trustworthiness and transparency in her client relationships. Melissa has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Her previous roles at Fidelity included Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 and Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2018 and operated as a Virtual Bookkeeper from 1998 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she was a Small Business Loan Officer and SBA Lender at ATT Capital Corp from 1991 to 1998 and an Auditor for the Resolution Trust Corporation from 1989 to 1991.

Marcus Maldonado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Kwame Amporful is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has over a decade of experience in various industries, including roles at Adecco USA Inc., June30 Media Ltd, GEKE Manufacturing, Lumina Travel and Tours Ltd, and LIMA Partners. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in companies spanning media, manufacturing, and travel. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Robert Diprato is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ. He has 31 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for UCP of Hudson County, a nonprofit organization providing advocacy and support services in northern 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Cohn is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked in various roles including positions with the Philadelphia 76ers, L.P., and Arconic. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent focused on fixed insurance products and serves as a financial advisor with Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Kelley Mack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a professional tenure beginning in 2014. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she spent ten years at Harding Loevner, a boutique asset management firm specializing in international and global equities, where she worked closely with institutional and registered investment advisor clients. Currently, Kelley focuses on assisting individual investors in achieving their financial goals through a goals-based approach and a thorough planning process tailored to each client's situation and aspirations. Kelley holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also has Merrill Lynch's Portfolio Manager designation, enabling her to manage Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis. She graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business. Outside of her professional role, Kelley enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her husband and two young sons.

Alexander Radcliffe is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing financial services to affluent households, individuals, retirees, and small business owners. His approach is goals-based wealth management, focusing on understanding clients' short and long-term objectives to build personalized financial strategies that include investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer. Mr. Radcliffe holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works collaboratively with other trusted advisors such as tax professionals, attorneys, and insurance agents to provide comprehensive financial planning services. In addition to his professional work, Alexander is engaged in community service through organizations like Junior Achievement of NJ, where he teaches basic financial principles to children. He also contributes to local organizations such as the Hillside Community Food Bank, Jar of Hope, and Ronald McDonald House New Brunswick. Outside of work and community involvement, he enjoys cooking, dancing, football, music, pickleball, pottery, racquetball, running marathons, spending time with his family, and yoga.

Jean Wiegner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1978 and concurrently has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member on the finance committee of the Nassau Club, a charitable organization in Princeton, New Jersey. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sebastian Balve is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, FourFront Group, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through its advisors and specialized groups.

Dirk Alexander is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic Wealth since 2006, with prior roles including positions at New Century Financial Group, U.S. Allianz Securities, Eastern Point Advisors, and Locust Street Securities. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a session musician and manages a music publishing LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a range of investment programs delivered via affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

James Gammero is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, both from 2009 until recently joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Gammero is also a notary public in Whippany, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

David Salisbury is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC over the past two decades. Salisbury also operates a financial services business and works as a financial advisor focusing on property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Jason Wacaster is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.