Christopher Perrotta is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Vernon Township Little League and is involved with the Sussex County YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large 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 multiple program structures and affiliations.

Anthony Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he assists in marketing at a family automotive sales business, VMP Auto Inc., on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Albert Passanante is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Passanante is also an owner and financial advisor at Nisivoccia LLP, where he has been involved in providing financial services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Jayme Califano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Taylor Palmer LLC, a construction and engineering technology firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes using firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

Suzanne Balian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the New Jersey chapter of AT&T Pioneers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Donald Frio Sr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Edward Durkin Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with Glassner Carlton Financial, advising high net worth clients on wealth management. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing a variety of managed portfolio options and third-party managers.

Robert Skuba is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2012 to 2017 and has operated Robert Skuba Accounting since 1980. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in mortgage and real estate services as a realtor. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment options spanning discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by proprietary research and technology.

Tyler Flood is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with their goals through all stages of life. Maintaining strong relationships with clients and their families is a key focus in his work. Tyler has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2019 and 2022 and served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2019. His career has been dedicated to providing financial advice and consulting services. Outside of his professional life, Tyler enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, exploring food, outdoor adventures, running, and traveling.

Ryan Pergola is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in 2025, he spent a decade at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He also works as an ice hockey official in New Jersey. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports a large network of advisors with innovative program offerings and municipal advisory services.

Siarra Siebel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to her current role, she held various positions including private tutoring and a role with the Morris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigation unit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages a broad range of client assets and delivers services that include estate planning and institutional offerings.

Nicholas Moretti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in purchasing and leasing a residential condominium. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach is based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients with various investment and estate planning strategies.

Robert Shapiro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Diversified Financial Consultants LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services with access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Luis Ponce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports client portfolios through a combination of model strategies and customized approaches.

Marc Sukoneck is a financial advisor with Stifel in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for The Arc of Union County and acts as Treasurer for the Randolph Baseball Diamond Club. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decisions.

Evan Gates is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Wiley & Sons Inc, OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Honeywell International Inc. He is involved in a life settlement business through Ashar Group, working jointly with a partner on these transactions. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and offering various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Alex Musat is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Musat is involved in renovating and selling real estate as a private business activity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Julian Cho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and previously held positions at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include model-based outcome projections and estate planning strategies.

Carmel Mcpartland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various advisory arrangements and affiliated entities.

Steven Tirpak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2002. He has 24 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance business with The Hartford. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.