Richard Jurusz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser 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 multi-manager platform, featuring access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios as well as customizable investment strategies.

Christine Lombardi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

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.

Christopher Russo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Royal Alliance and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with Coda Logistics and Distribution, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Steven Mcgovern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2001 and was previously with Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling life and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by various operational and research tools.

Wendy Murray is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Oppenheimerfunds Distributor. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.

Michael Stagliano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

William O'Brien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a rideshare driver for both Uber and Lyft. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and provides a blend of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

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.

Ernest Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Benton owns Buddy Benton Captain Services and is involved in sales for Yachtfinders Online. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a variety of insurance and trust services.

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.

Karin Wessel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Spar, and Allstate Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, alongside affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

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 Dipalma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Petersen Investments, Inc. He serves as a FINRA arbitrator outside of his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.