Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Montvale, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022 and previously spent nine years with Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Arthur Vicente is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at KeyBank and its affiliated entities for multiple years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cristian Biondi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Emerson Reid and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Calvary Baptist Church in Warwick, NY, where he provides maintenance and housekeeping services and advises on facility upkeep. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by offering investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Michael Bain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cresskill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Michael Bain, Esq. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Music Speaks LLC, a music education business, where he handles accounting and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Smith also operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a wide range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Jill Cooper is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Risk Wealth Retirement Advisors before joining OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of JBC Consulting LLC, which provides group and individual insurance sales, and serves as an administrator for MD Partners Inc., assisting with office administration and insurance questions. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and diversified investment options.

Philip Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in West Nyack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2015 and previously at Lasalle Street Business Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a shore house in Lavallette, New Jersey, which he rents out seasonally. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and government entities. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and serves institutional clients with fiduciary consulting and public finance capabilities.

James Beale Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years at Pruco Securities, LLC and ongoing involvement with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2018. He also spent time at Fran's Wicker and worked as a household engineer and primary caregiver earlier in his career. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, alongside brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Malcolm Lett is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Mary Ann Abida is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial strategies that evaluate the overall financial health of families, including wealth management planning, asset preservation, retirement income stream creation, and tax liability alleviation. Mary Ann focuses on guiding clients through financial changes and uncertainties to help achieve their financial goals for themselves and future generations. She holds a Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from NYU School of Professional Studies. Mary Ann has earned several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is multilingual, speaking English, Circassian, and Arabic. In addition to her professional work, Mary Ann is involved with community organizations such as the Circassian Benevolent Association and delivers financial empowerment workshops to various groups. She supports organizations including Doctors Without Borders, Humanity for Relief and Development, International Rescue Committee, and World Central Kitchen. Her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Felipe Stanev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, T3 Trading Group, LLC, New Asset, and Protrader Brazil. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active product sales.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, enabling access to a wide array of products and services.

Robert Siegler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and Lakeland Financial Services. Siegler is based in Paramus, NJ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and various portfolio management tools.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His diverse background includes roles at Louis Vuitton Malletier and several other organizations prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mahwah, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. Outside of advising, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley branch of Valley Hospital. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Javier Bustamante is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morris Tech Partners and AT&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Captain Gambit Studios, LLC and has worked as a Lyft driver since 2017. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing a range of strategic and tax-aware investment models.

Walter Janeczek is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Cascade Medical Enterprises LLC, a medical device business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Fennell is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Foresters Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Lewie Soaivan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Andrew Coker is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pearl River, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2010 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 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 and financial planning services, supported by a large network of independent advisors and significant assets under management.