Barry Hess is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Hess is based in Wyckoff, NJ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Ryan Curran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Parsippany, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker with The Curran Group LLC, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and a range of investment strategies without discretionary management.

Michael Delcalzo II is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019 and held various roles in the mortgage and financial services sectors prior to that. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

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 financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Merrill in 2021. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Boonton, NJ. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

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.

Jill Williams is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Williams serves on a pro bono committee, contributing her time outside of her advisory duties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

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.