Anthony Caruso is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company for 18 years and has been associated with Allied Wealth Partners since 2014. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a DBA firm and works as an independent real estate contractor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with various program options and access to multiple third-party money managers.

Kourtney Clarke is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. She is based in Branchburg, New Jersey. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes AI and algorithmic methods in its research.

Mark Mauro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, and has over three decades of experience as a CPA. Mauro serves on the board of the At Ease Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

John Guyet is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads an advisory team focused on helping high net worth families and individuals manage their wealth and achieve their long-term financial objectives. John brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, beginning his career in 1997 with asset management firms including Lord Abbett, Nuveen Investments, and Lazard Asset Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, transitioning to wealth management. His expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Stockton University. John is engaged in community service and volunteers with the Our House Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, hiking, reading, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Shatorupa Ray Chaudhury is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Investment Center, Inc., and Strong Financial Partners. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an agent involved in insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Michael Jordao is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Based in Warren, NJ, Jordao has worked exclusively at UBS during his professional career. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Alice Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on approved funds and strategies.

Victor Rosati Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Bank of America, NA and eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interest in a merchant partnership through ROSATI GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations, with services spanning retirement, education, risk, and specialized planning areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Jullien Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2018 before joining Merrill in 2018. 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.

Joseph Panepinto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of New York Mellon from 2013 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gerald Coughlin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator for securities cases. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging third-party asset managers and programs to tailor investment solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Michael Albergo is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with individuals and families to provide personalized advice and comprehensive wealth planning, focusing on building lasting relationships based on trust and tailored strategies that align with each client's goals. Michael holds a High School Diploma from Saint Augustine Prep and a Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes simplified, thoughtful planning and disciplined investment management to help clients navigate financial milestones and prepare for retirement. Outside of his professional work, Michael engages in activities such as baseball, golfing, pickleball, running, surfing, and traveling.

Ronald Nagy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. His other business activities include involvement with Gladstone Wealth Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lucas Mistretta is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Agne Mir is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Santander Securities, LLC. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with more than 38 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is known for building relationships that span two and three generations of client families across more than 25 states. Lisa’s approach emphasizes proactive financial planning, addressing clients’ likely challenges in advance to support their financial health and emotional wellbeing. Her areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Lisa holds multiple professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Centenary College. Lisa serves as Immediate Past President and current Trustee of the Greater Middlesex-Somerset Estate Planning Council, leveraging a nationwide network of subject matter experts to benefit her clients. She is active in her community through volunteer coordination for Girls on the Run and membership in the Glen Gardner Women’s Club. Lisa resides in Glen Gardner with her husband and has two adult sons. Her personal interests include biking, boating, gardening, hiking, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Nicole McCarthy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica in various capacities since 1993 and currently operates Nicole J. McCarthy Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns NJM Closing Inc., a self-employed business based in Staten Island, New York. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-driven strategies and a limited selection of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models within a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Matthew Lane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Raymond James Financial Services Advisors from 2016 to 2026. Lane is also the owner of Celeriter Capital, a support company based in Westfield. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Thomas Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in small business operations and education, including roles at Aria Exterior Cleaning, Frank and Danny's Pizzeria, and The College of Staten Island. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. 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.

Robert Hikes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Invest Financial Corporation for five years and has been involved with Affinity Federal Credit Union since 2007. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research support.