Julie Marks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Desislava Maloney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2013. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Pragati Gautam Sharma is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp Advisory Services, and Investacorp, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she assists clients with insurance needs through an agent capacity. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and supports a variety of client segments including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients.

Peter Pabon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Cetera Advisors LLC and Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with SAFE HARBOR FINANCIAL LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Danielle Herman Knotz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Abadiotakis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, combining research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Christopher Caputo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and ownership of Caputo Asset Management, an expense management LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Giblin Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also registered as an agent/broker for fixed insurance sales through Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party money managers and both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Michael Sawyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2003. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing real estate investments in Spring Lake, NJ, and Miami, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and provides comprehensive investment services through its broad platform.

Jason Mctaggart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Child Wellness Institute, where he reviews financial goals and funding strategies. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad menu of planning services supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across various specialized areas.

Nicholas Agostinacchio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 20 years. 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 asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Anne Madden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she is an author. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Higley is a Series 66–registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Scott Rast is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and has operated Rast Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Rast is also a musician who performs at benefits, local taverns, and wineries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, catering to diverse investment needs and program structures.

Rhonda Wind is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Jalinski Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a store associate at Ralph Lauren and is a commissioned notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a diverse range of investment strategies and program structures.

Darrin Bradley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, Allied Wealth Partners, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, a financial advisory-related LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Evan Lereah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Amg Distributors, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Volk is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at TD Ameritrade before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model investment solutions.

Erika Boyer is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. She has experience with entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at Dryve LLC and RaspberryRed III LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 17 years and Overtime Angels, Inc. for nine years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.