Charles Giordano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Giordano also operates Giordano Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo. It provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.

Jeffrey Sussman is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2015. In his current role, he works directly with clients and their families to develop and implement individualized financial plans. Jeffrey leverages the resources available at Fidelity to assist clients in planning for complex financial goals, especially in challenging market conditions. Before his current position, Jeffrey held roles as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity. He also has experience at BlackRock, where he worked as a Sales Associate and Sales Support Representative from 2011 to 2013.

Nicholas Shenkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has held roles in both financial services and healthcare sectors. He operates under Alcove Private Wealth, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including life, health, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Jason Sprung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. He is also the owner of JMS Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Oscar Manrique is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. He is also the sole owner of Castleton Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Staten Island, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides non-discretionary, tailored investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors in addressing various client needs.

Charles Walsh III is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Fidelity, where he has worked in various capacities since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He also serves as a firefighter for the City of Paterson since 2012 and holds leadership roles as Union President of Paterson Fireman Local 202 and Legislative Chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

David Milford is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Novartis for four years. He is based in Princeton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Zubris is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity for over 19 years, holding various roles including Financial Consultant since 2008 and Vice President since 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Service Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2003 to 2004. Jason has extensive experience working with high net worth clients and families, focusing on wealth planning and financial goal achievement. His professional background encompasses investment consulting and financial advising within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional role, Jason's personal interests include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, food, football, and spending time with pets.

Devon O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in hospitality and food service as a lead server and assistant manager at Villaggio Iccara, a position he has held since 2015. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

James Mekovetz Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Morgan Stanley. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Benton is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and insurance products.

Noah Facciolo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and CSC Global, as well as varied work experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and fund advisory services.

Michael Eisenbraun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Basic Research, is treasurer of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, and volunteers as an Emergency Medical Responder with the Little Silver EMS. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.