Roy Chereath is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and other financial and tax-related firms. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, insurance sales, and owns several businesses including a tax and payroll IT consulting firm and an online gift sales venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning solutions with access to third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Jenna Caraccio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in education at Centenary University, The College of New Jersey, Morris Hills Regional District, and North Arlington School District, as well as experience with iD Tech Camps. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, many implemented through third-party sponsors, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Kristen Dichkus is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wealth Enhancement and LPL. She also provides administrative support to an independent investment advisory firm. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Emily Wheatley is a Planning Consultant based in Princeton, currently working to assist clients in articulating and creating road maps to their financial goals. She brings a decade of experience in wealth management to her role. Prior to her current position, Emily worked as a Wealth Management Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2025. She joined Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant in 2025. Outside of her professional work, Emily has interests in music and yoga.

Clarence Washington is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 0 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, New York Life Insurance, and Ultimate Foods Inc. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chris Alexander is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial strategies and plans tailored to their individual goals. Alexander brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His previous positions include Regional Director roles at Thrivent Mutual Funds, Schroders, Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, and MFS Investments, as well as a Financial Advisor position at Merrill Lynch. This extensive background reflects his expertise in financial consulting and regional management within the investment sector.

Erika Boyer is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. She has experience with entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at Dryve LLC and RaspberryRed III LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Peter Baldeo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on collaborating with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their life priorities, family goals, and aspirations. Peter emphasizes service and client education to help clients avoid financial pitfalls and navigate both stable and turbulent market conditions in pursuit of financial independence. He brings experience in areas including corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as serving specialized client groups such as women and the LGBT community. Peter holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned both his Bachelor's degree and MBA from Rider University and is affiliated with the College of Financial Planning, the CFP Board, and the Investments and Wealth Institute. Beyond his professional work, Peter is active in community service, volunteering with organizations such as Susan G Komen, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Trenton, and Happy Healing Ideas. His personal interests include adventure sports, football, golfing, music, reading, scuba diving, skydiving, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Neal Maqboul is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a nationwide network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

John Song is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision authority.

Joshua Salkin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential. He has been associated with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2023 and has prior experience working at Blue Owl Capital. Joshua’s background includes roles outside the financial industry, such as work at Metedeconk National Golf Club and Mangia Brick Oven Pizza. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Algin Lagdameo is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Pruco Securities, LLC and the Prudential Insurance Company of America. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, annual client relationships and use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Travis Rosa is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he spent several years associated with Spring Lake Golf Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and a range of affiliated asset managers.

Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a child care business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party programs and providing a variety of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Robert Cundari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Devashish Shah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent ten years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Lynn Delprado Araneta is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018, following a 37-year tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with ACORN Financial Services Inc., focusing on retirement, insurance, investment, and college education planning, and also serves as an insurance agent specializing in term and universal life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios that may include a variety of investment vehicles managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Adam Altman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously held positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in White Pelican Development, an investment venture focused on multi-family real estate. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with alternative investments and centralized custodial services.

Bryant Perez is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2011, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager and Investment Consultant before his current position since 2016. His professional focus includes market trends, investments, and economic analysis. Bryant emphasizes transparency, education, and empowering clients, aiming to provide value in every interaction and offering a unique perspective. Outside of his professional work, Bryant has personal interests in comedy, fitness, football, pets, and running.

Kevin Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He also manages multiple accounting and tax firms and serves as chairman of the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, he is a partner in Maison De Fils of NJ, a needlepoint supplies business where he works as a photographer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.