Dennis Surmanek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for five years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Staten Island BNI, a local business networking organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo resources to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding how to implement them through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Matthew Krall is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he has experience in the restaurant and hospitality sector, including roles at Red Horse Steakhouse by David Burke, Gianni's Pizzeria, Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant, and Luigi's Famous Pizza. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with an emphasis on oversight and conflict-of-interest management.

Victoria Clark Stoker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2000 to 2013 before joining UBS, where she has been advising clients for 13 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Lucien Philippe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, and previously at Merrill and Chase Investment Services Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors.

Tamal Majumdar is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Majumdar is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, disability income insurance, fixed annuities, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jason Brito is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Wealth By Design, LLC, a business offering various insurance products including disability and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process and offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Paul Mayer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisory services.

William Mcdavitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its advisory process.

John Ventriello is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively at Merrill, including a long tenure from 1979 to 2017, and held a position at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2019 before returning to Merrill in 2019. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Bonfiglio is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles with various Avantax entities over three decades. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business focused on individual tax planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional investors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers through a multi-manager platform supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Cindy Medric Ducore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and retirement plan consulting through a variety of asset-management programs and third-party advisory solutions.

Salvatore Marino is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edelman Financial Engines in Red Bank, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, The Mutual Fund Store, TIAA-CREF, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Staten Island. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and serving approximately 477,000 clients with a range of diversified portfolios and innovative product exposures.

Alexander Pritsker is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PNC Bank. 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, and institutions, utilizing internal and third-party portfolio managers.

Douglas Schiffmiller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors and Avantax. He also operates Retirement Help Group, providing investment, retirement, tax, financial, and estate planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting more than 10,000 advisors and overseeing over $256 billion in assets.

Chitra Arora is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 16 years of experience in the industry and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through ownership in several LLCs managing residential properties. 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 incorporates both quantitative and qualitative analysis and may include ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated wealth management and investment entities.

John Depaola is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and a Series 66 license. He has eight years of industry experience, having previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and ConnectOne Bank. Outside of advising, he manages a vending machine distribution business and holds ownership roles in several entities related to his practice and insurance activities. MassMutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative, annual client relationships with a goal-oriented, software-driven planning approach.

Carlos Esteves is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Wealth Management, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and PGIM Investments LLC. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Silvis is a financial advisor with Cetera in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services, Triad Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for Solar Landscape. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Nancy Stewart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Metuchen, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. since 1997. 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, with a process supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Lori Gallelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ocean City Home Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.