Christine Laspina is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Jonathan Barletta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Bright Data and Columbia Container Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Tracy Montgomery is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1996, also working with Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of a family estate. 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.

Pacita Devera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

John Lewer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1996 and joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, John has focused on providing personalized wealth management services to affluent individuals and families. His practice emphasizes retirement income planning, wealth transfer, and creating comprehensive financial plans that extend beyond investment portfolios. John collaborates closely with clients’ tax and legal advisors to develop integrated strategies tailored to their unique goals. John’s expertise includes asset and liability management, tax minimization, income and asset preservation, and generational wealth transfer. He serves clients with investable assets of $1,000,000 or more, aiming to build long-term relationships that span market cycles and often generations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, graduating cum laude from Iona College’s Hagan School of Business in 1994, and is a member of Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national scholastic honor society. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John resides in Rumson, New Jersey, and enjoys cycling, mountain biking, swimming, and traveling.

Robert Simons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Davidson Wealth Management and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mon Alyssa's Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and investment committee resources to model outcomes.

Steven Mcgovern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and previously worked at Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Mcgovern is also involved in selling life and disability insurance through non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies to support diverse investment strategies.

Keith Sadlowski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 20-year tenure at BlackRock and roles at several firms including Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of his advisory work, Sadlowski is a board member and assistant coach for the Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

James Morgart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Mcgimpsey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Mcgimpsey is also the owner of Unified Planning Group, LLC, and serves as chapter president of the American Financial Education Alliance, where he teaches classes on general financial education topics such as Social Security and Medicare. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Janet Gaglione is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1996. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Jamie Chasey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling to support its advisory services.

Jonathan Shippee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for eight years and has been with LPL Financial since 2015, including a current tenure starting in 2024. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various portfolio management strategies.

Maria Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tony Bellomo Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of financial advising, he has a background role as an actor in a television show which may expand to speaking parts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and investment products.

Antonio DiPalalma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Petersen Investments, Inc. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Capen III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services since 2009. Capen also operates as an independent contractor under the Banyan Wealth brand. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Amanda Ingenito is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2025. She currently supports clients in navigating their financial planning journeys, aiming to provide guidance tailored to individual circumstances. Prior to this role, Amanda held positions at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024 and a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. She began her career as a Retirement Specialist at Vanguard, serving from 2021 to 2022. Throughout her career, Amanda has developed expertise in financial planning and client relationship management, focusing on assisting clients with making informed financial decisions based on their unique goals. In her personal time, she enjoys activities such as beach outings, biking, attending concerts, fitness, music, and outdoor adventures.

Joseph Stanco is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Wilmington Trust, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Icon Information Consultants. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Rauch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Wells Fargo entities since 2012. He is also a part owner of Marinus Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.