Joseph Saccomanno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors, including its prior iteration as AXA Advisors, since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Dean Kantzos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Kantzos is also the founder of Dean Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Glen Rock, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Murray holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, focusing on clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees.

Kathleen Hernandez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and spent 15 years prior at UBS Financial Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Mirella Arias Soto is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, William Paterson University, and Sax LLP. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of Membership for Prospanica NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a model that heavily involves LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and Avantax Investment Services, among others. Outside of investment advising, he serves as a principal at Nisivoccia LLP, a CPA firm providing audit, accounting, and tax services, and is a member of the Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Phaedra Bachan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Walmart and educational tutoring through Homework Helpers. She also tutors part-time outside of her advisory work. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, using model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Robert Wilkes is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Ryan Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Wilkes is involved with Jay Sarno and Associates as a business and management consultant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Gregory Nolan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sparta, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012 and owns Nolan Wealth Management, LLC, a practice he operates independently. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Eric Levens is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He maintains business activities related to non-variable and property and casualty insurance with Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with insurance sales and lending services, utilizing research and model portfolios primarily delivered by its investment adviser representatives.

Chona Deguzman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in East Rutherford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of mortgage products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies with custody and trade execution supported by leading service providers, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Abdul Awan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Selective Insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.

Chang Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and has previously worked with firms including IC Advisory Services Inc., The Investment Center Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Lee also operates a tax preparation and accounting service in addition to his advisory work. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technology solutions.

Kevin Considine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. He also receives trail commissions from a small group disability insurance plan he originated with Unum. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brent Weinmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Weinmann's Antiques and Collectibles as a hobby. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, serving clients through various programs including corporate financial planning agreements.

Carlos Del Rio Madero is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after working for two years at Prudential Advisors, where he obtained his financial licenses and gained industry experience. Prior to his career in financial advising, Carlos worked for one of eBay's top consignors, assisting clients with million-dollar portfolios during significant liquidation events. Carlos's expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi. Carlos earned his high school diploma from Passaic Valley Regional High School. In addition to his professional work, Carlos is involved in the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement and the Parents and Caregivers Network. His personal interests include dancing, football, music, reading, and tennis.

Matthew Nitto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Campbell Lutyens, Levelup HCS LLC, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, and other firms. He also worked as a self-employed fitness coach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Nasisi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic and research-driven approaches to offer advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Vito Bianco is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.