Asgher Ali is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citibank, Universal Protection Services LLC, and Cell Tell Wireless. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles outside finance, including positions in the restaurant and assisted living sectors. Soto also manages an advisory business through DGAM LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Bahaa Botros is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services alongside access to third-party asset managers.

Charbel Ojeil is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, New England Securities, and Liberty Tax Service. Outside of his advisory work, Ojeil is a council member and volunteer at St. Shorbel Church and owns a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Mccormack Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Chase Investment Services. He also spends a small portion of his time involved in fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large network of advisors.

Vijay Krishnaswamy is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory, MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and MasterCard. He is also involved in NKS Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment management provided through various portfolio strategies and supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Michael Bosi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked for Voya Investment Management and its affiliates from 2014 to 2025. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Rear Commodore for the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Addo Kuhlmann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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.

Marilyn Pozzuto is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans and personalized investment strategies. She focuses on building long-lasting relationships to help clients pursue their financial goals. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022 and as a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Throughout her career, she has drawn on both professional and personal experiences to provide thoughtful guidance to clients.

Christopher Armstrong is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, and National Asset Management before joining Cetera in 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and supervisory structures.

Marianne Verpent is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 1986 and has been with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a structured process for alternative investments.

Richard Vergona is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 19 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an employee at The Cutrupi Group LLC, a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Thomas Mrotek is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, ADP, Verisk, and Rutgers New Brunswick School of Business. He has also been involved with the Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Agency. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradley Hargrave is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was with PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2012 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Viskovic is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes, firm-approved tools, and investment modeling techniques.

Pamela Lipnicky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2009, including seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, part of Fidelity Investments, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Buckley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches an "Investing for Beginners" adult education course through the Public Schools of Edison Township. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Bradley Krieg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Krieg also operates MK Financial Group, LLC as a separate business activity. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alice Coraggio is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 25 years before joining Cetera in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across multiple program structures.