Ahmed Iqbal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Citizens. Ahmed's career also includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Alaraa Corp, and other financial institutions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Andrea Stine is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lorne Keller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Keller holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and serves as a trustee involved in investment decisions and estate administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, incorporating market simulations and investment estimates.

Beth Theis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2014, with prior experience at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2012. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leandro Da Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, FedEx, Provident Bank, and Staples. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniela Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. Raymond James & Associates serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

John Vitanzo is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He focuses on connecting complex market analytics with his clients' personal financial goals, emphasizing transparency, technical rigor, and trust in wealth planning. John has extensive experience in the financial industry, having served as Managing Director of Institutional Equities at both Oppenheimer & Company from 2008 to 2024 and CIBC World Markets from 2000 to 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Retirement Plan Manager at Merrill Lynch from 1995 to 2000. Outside of his professional career, John enjoys a variety of activities including beach outings, fishing, football, golf, and surfing.

Nicholas Burk is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ. His background includes five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. and seven years at North Jersey Country Club prior to entering the financial advisory field. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with a financial planning process that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Karen Edelman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 registered advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lawrenceville, NJ. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 26 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Matthew Pron is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Pron Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined Merrill in 2016 and works with individuals, families, and business entities to provide wealth management solutions including portfolio management, financial strategy, liquidity solutions, banking needs, and legacy planning. Before his career in financial advising, Matthew served five years in the United States Marine Corps, including deployments in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Middle East, and the South Pacific. After an honorable discharge in 2014, Matthew graduated magna cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved in professional and community organizations such as the Drexel Veteran's Alumni Network and the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. Matthew currently resides in Fairless Hills, PA with his wife Katie and their two sons, Calvin and Carson. Outside of his professional work, Matthew participates in activities like golfing at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale and spending time with his family. He also serves as the President of Drexel's Veteran Alumni Network, mentoring veterans transitioning from military service to higher education and new career paths.

Kenneth Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with offerings that span retail and institutional investment solutions.

Laura Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entities since 2007, with a one-year break serving as a homemaker. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Sam Abell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for two years and FedEx for three years. Abell holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Barlow is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for his disabled son’s Special Needs Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Sosa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2016. He is the owner of Premier Financial Investment Group, a financial services and tax business he has operated since 2004. Outside of advising, Sosa serves as chairman of the investment committee for Felician Sisters School for Exceptional Children, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Felix Menezes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in property management as the owner of a rental condominium. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans by providing financial planning and asset management services. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party managed programs, and offers a range of investment options while providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Danielle Escobar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management, investment analysis, and portfolio design. Danielle works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and priorities, developing clear strategies to help them achieve those aims. She emphasizes a thorough understanding of each client's financial situation as well as their long-term vision. Before joining Merrill in 2021, Danielle spent more than two and a half years as an Investment Analyst with Wells Fargo Advisors and served as a Valuation Analyst and Advisory Support Consultant with Hartford Funds from 2016 to 2019. Her areas of focus include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Danielle earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from Cabrini University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and participated in the Honors Program and Semester at Sea. She completed her MBA with a concentration in Finance and Strategic Management from Villanova University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of the Semester at Sea Alumni. Danielle resides in Philadelphia and enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and following professional sports teams.

Vincent Notte is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 1996 and also maintains a role in insurance sales through a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services using a multi-advisor platform with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Rohit Mehrotra is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, Silicon Valley Bank, and First Citizens Investor Services. Outside of his advisory role, Mehrotra serves on the boards of the McCarter Theatre and Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, as well as advisory councils for Rutgers Health Leadership and the Tuck School of Business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Francesco Mollo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been part of the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010, bringing years of independent financial advising and investment experience. Francesco primarily works with real estate investors and business owners to develop long-term wealth management strategies. He specializes in services for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Francesco collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and accountants to address financial, retirement, education, tax, trust, and estate matters, including wealth transfer and business succession strategies. His team also focuses on tax deferral strategies for business and property owners seeking to liquidate real estate holdings or business interests. Francesco earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Rowan University. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of his community and the Sons of Italy in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey area. Francesco enjoys golfing, ice hockey, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.