Steve Grossbard is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 37 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Steve is a self-defense coach and conducts self-defense seminars several times a month. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars.

Nicholas Amoresano is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Daybreak, Inc., and University of Scranton. 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.

Fern Tamborra is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Robert Half and Zonin Wealth Management, among others. Tamborra serves as a board member for the Biomedical Research & Education Foundation of Southern Arizona, which reviews human medical studies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Michael Topinka is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Raymond James in 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved as a partner or owner in several small businesses, including e-commerce ventures started by his sons and a family manufacturing representative business in clean energy. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and employer retirement plans.

David Mital is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has served at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC since 2005 and operates his own financial services business, Mital Financial Services, since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he also runs a tax preparation service and holds a notary public commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Matthew Graf is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 1999, including 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Graf serves as president of the Packanack Golf Club board of directors and manages a business focused on operational support. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations prepared by a centralized retirement-income consulting team in partnership with clients' financial advisors.

Matthew Tripodi is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services. In this role, he partners with executives to help them understand their employer benefits and co-create financial plans aligned with their goals. He has professional experience as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2026 and served as a High Net Worth Service Associate at Fidelity from 2021 to 2022. Through these roles, he has worked closely with clients to provide personalized financial guidance tailored to their unique situations.

Daniel Lamego is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has concurrently worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2016 and 2015, respectively. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Lynn Liaskos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Wealth Management, and Banc of America Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Scott is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithm-driven recommendations.

Rochelle Atengco is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with KLS Advisors, LLC/SVB Private, a Division of First Citizens Bank for 12 years. Since 2024, she has also been involved with Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide 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 nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with a broad selection of program options.

Zachary Tanis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pompton Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2020 and has a background that includes roles at Kalish Law Group and involvement with educational institutions such as William Paterson University and Netherlands Reformed Christian School. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in business activities including sales of home security and automation products through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading and implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joshua Macias is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Takeover Management, LLC, a business formed for Primerica purposes, and a partner in MBK Legacy LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure and multiple model approaches including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution.

Brianna Aslanian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and Faith Center for the Arts. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a musician and clarinet instructor and holds teaching positions at several educational institutions. 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 and access to various portfolio management programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial activities.

John Infante is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad array of capital markets and investment products.

Jordon Havens II serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch, leading the Sparta, NJ complex and heading the HBM Group, a planning team dedicated to servicing wealth management clients. With 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Jordon's expertise spans managing individual wealth through complex market cycles, constructing comprehensive financial and estate plans, and focusing on client segments including small business owners, executives, healthcare professionals, and retirees seeking income planning. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006, Jordon managed high-net-worth fixed income portfolios and worked in various roles including wholesaling for Oppenheimer and advising retail and institutional clients in New York City. He began his career at The Vanguard Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jordon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Arizona State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from Fishkill, NY, Jordon lives in Randolph, NJ with his wife, three children, and three Labrador retrievers. Outside of his professional commitments, he participates in activities such as golf, competitive fishing, cooking, and dog training. He is involved with organizations including ASPCA, the NRA, 11th Hour Dog Rescue, Camp Bow Wow Foundation, and serves as a softball coach for Girls Town Rec & Travel.

Joseph Marotta is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Wayne, NJ branch. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joseph utilizes a disciplined process to understand clients' needs before making recommendations, focusing on wealth management strategies to assist individuals and families in achieving their financial goals. Joseph began his finance career in 1997 in the Capital Markets division at Thomson Reuters and transitioned in 2006 to working directly with clients at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Merrill Lynch. His expertise spans a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, special needs planning strategies, and portfolio management services. Prior to his finance career, Joseph served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Villanova University. Joseph resides in Montville, NJ with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, chess, football, hiking, music, traveling, and woodworking. He actively volunteers with organizations such as the Aiding Marines Family Foundation and the Christopher Whitehouse Foundation and is a member of the Semper Fidelis Society, reflecting his commitment to community involvement and supporting veterans.

Michael Maglio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Totowa, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally performs mystery shopping evaluations for local businesses and is involved in a non-securities related family business called TopHealth.Life. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Liskowitz is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual since 2017 and at Metlife Securities since 2009. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers recommendations primarily focused on investment strategy rather than specific product selection.

Michael Bostedo is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Provident Bank prior to his current roles. Outside of advising, he is a partner and co-owner of Bostedo Construction, LLC, where he manages financial aspects of the business with his father. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.