Hasnain Mir is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Mir Group. Since launching his Merrill career in 2005, Hasnain has developed integrated financial strategies and portfolios primarily for business owners, focusing on defined benefit and defined contribution plans. He works closely with plan sponsors, their families, and employees to provide education on plan specifics and investment choices. Hasnain also facilitates clients’ access to banking services including cash management, debt consolidation, and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Hasnain’s client base includes self-made entrepreneurs, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and multi-generational families across New Jersey and 15 additional states. His expertise covers a range of financial planning areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and small business strategies. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Middlesex County. Outside of his professional role, Hasnain is an avid golfer, cyclist, and fitness enthusiast residing in Somerset, New Jersey with his wife. He and The Mir Group engage in pro bono work and support various charitable organizations as part of their commitment to giving back to the community.

Debra Shipps is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Fundraising Chair for Boy Scouts Pack 140 and is the Mayor of Knowlton Township, New Jersey. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is the sole owner of JacAcq LLC, a business focused on managing practice operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jordan Toma is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in speaking engagements through his business, I'm Just A Kid With An IEP LLC, which offers seminars and workshops to schools and organizations. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, providing services through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, delivering investment advice primarily through its investment adviser representatives.

Michelle Holahan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Mark Livingston is a Senior Financial Advisor with 43 years of experience managing assets for wealthy individuals and non-profit organizations. He works to thoroughly understand his clients' financial needs and aligns resources to help them meet or exceed their goals. Mark assists clients in evaluating near-term concerns, planning for long-term objectives, and developing personalized financial strategies. His client focus includes family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and socially responsible investing. Mark holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and completed a certificate program at Paul Smith's College. Mark is involved in community activities, including mentoring the Morristown High School Investment Club and serving as Warden at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Essex Fells, New Jersey. He has coached the Denville Blue Knights hockey team, served as chair of the construction committee at the Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, and is a member of the Park Avenue Club.

Salal Shaikh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at HR Directions, Prime Now LLC, and teaching at the middle and high school levels. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Gerard Luciano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Alexander Vasilantone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Planning Corporation and Securities America Advisors before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Angela Von Spreckelsen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of K and A Von Realty LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Mark Feldman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in direct sales for Senor Sangria, promoting a range of flavored wines. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Irina Shante is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a property and casualty insurance business in Boston, focusing on auto, condo, and umbrella coverage. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and third-party asset managers within an integrated platform that also includes insurance products and lending programs.

Anthony Peluso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, NewBridge Securities Corporation, Bank of America, and Merrill. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its model portfolios.

Jake Powelson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including at Quickcheck and Best Cellars Wine and Spirits. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Ronald Garutti Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Securian Financial Services. He is involved with Lifetime Financial Planning and Newroads Financial Group, entities associated with his LPL business, and also sells non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Mackenzie Roedel is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2023. Prior to this, Roedel worked at Delaware Distributors, LP and Macquarie Investment Management, each for five years, and held positions at Cornell University and Lazard Asset Management. Outside of Ameriprise, Roedel manages an advisory business, Penn Wealth Planning, LLC, based in New Hope, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and utilizes algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees to support its retirement planning offerings.

Richard Hopkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management in Princeton, NJ. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Hopkins serves as a commissioner on the Board of Fire Commissioners for Montgomery Township Fire District #2, overseeing tax levies and expenses for the district. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm separates its planning services from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Chloe Moore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background in performing arts, including experience as an opera singer and voice teacher. She currently serves as a soprano section leader at Doylestown Presbyterian Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Gribben is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and the Somerset Hills School District, as well as work at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jenifer Parks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in Morris County, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.