James Malmstrom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, with a combined tenure of 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from internal and third-party sources.

Lawrence Karpf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Rocco Mercatante is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad range of financial products and services.

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a career that included time with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a life settlements brokerage business called The Ashar Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a variety of third-party asset managers, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model.

Parker Hoch is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Distributors from 2017 to 2025 and spent one year in full-time education prior to that. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a wide range of investment vehicles and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Nicholas De Biase is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining Morgan Stanley, where he has served in roles at both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at McGrath Landscape. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Laura Ray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christian Foli is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc. for 15 years and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and third-party management in a platform that integrates adviser programs with financial products such as insurance.

Keith Karstadt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee to support client financial goals.

Michael Holden is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Red Bank, New Jersey. He began his career in 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010. He formed the CH Wealth Management Group in 2018 and works with corporate executives, professional business owners, and limited partners from venture-capital and private-equity funds. Michael collaborates with specialists within Bank of America and Merrill Lynch to develop customized strategies addressing the complexities of clients' financial lives. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College and has earned multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He was named to the 2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. Michael is involved with the Franklin & Marshall College New Jersey Alumni Chapter. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys cooking, football, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

William Hellmers II is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Brooklyn, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through Maiorano & Associates, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios with stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Gustav Fingado IV is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes a decade at Bank of America and over 40 years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports municipal clients with public finance and investment banking capabilities.

Darren Lehrman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets over the past decade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Bridget Scala is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fortis Group Advisors, LPL Financial, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, she teaches yoga and Pilates locally. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit investors through a broad network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing.

Ava Brown is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Ava is focused on working closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies utilizing Fidelity Investment's resources to achieve their goals. Her professional experience spans several years within Fidelity Investments, where she has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment advisory services. Ava emphasizes attentive listening and collaboration in her approach to client financial well-being. Outside of her professional role, Ava's personal interests include cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, gardening, reading, and skiing.

David Ferrell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Justin Lotano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in authoring financial books. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gregory Bahary is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. Prior to his advisory role, he has been involved as president and consultant of Gossip Records Inc., a record label and music publishing business. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm has a large national presence with over 23,000 advisors and provides additional capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.

Gabriel Simon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 90% ownership interest in a merchant partnership, GSIMON GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Kotch is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and has been associated with Pierson & Oujo for over two decades. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a sole-practitioner CPA providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers as well as customizable investment strategies.