Colin Wingate is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Prudential Financial and various positions in education and other industries. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers alongside financial planning and consulting services.

William Ward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in a business partnership managing office space leasing with other advisors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations and manages a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Malmstrom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management provided by investment adviser representatives using various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lawrence Karpf is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Rocco Mercatante is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a life settlements brokerage business through The Ashar Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Thomas Zupancic is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. and operating a window cleaning business that is currently dormant and in the process of dissolution. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Corey Seckular is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Solve Fixed Income and Broadridge Financial Solutions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Parker Hoch is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Distributors from 2017 to 2025 and spent one year in full-time education prior to that. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a wide range of investment vehicles and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Nicholas De Biase is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining Morgan Stanley, where he has served in roles at both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at McGrath Landscape. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Elena Ristov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis.

Laura Ray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Fernando Rivera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and NWSe Deutsche Bank Wealth Management. Beyond his advisory role, he has worked part-time as a warehouse machine operator at an Amazon fulfillment center. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christian Foli is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TDAmeritrade Inc., Charles Schwab, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Keith Karstadt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee to support client financial goals.

Michael Holden is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Red Bank, New Jersey. He began his career in 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010. He formed the CH Wealth Management Group in 2018 and works with corporate executives, professional business owners, and limited partners from venture-capital and private-equity funds. Michael collaborates with specialists within Bank of America and Merrill Lynch to develop customized strategies addressing the complexities of clients' financial lives. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College and has earned multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He was named to the 2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. Michael is involved with the Franklin & Marshall College New Jersey Alumni Chapter. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys cooking, football, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Gustav Fingado IV is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes ten years at Bank of America and over four decades at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Darren Lehrman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets over the past decade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Ava Brown is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Ava is focused on working closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies utilizing Fidelity Investment's resources to achieve their goals. Her professional experience spans several years within Fidelity Investments, where she has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment advisory services. Ava emphasizes attentive listening and collaboration in her approach to client financial well-being. Outside of her professional role, Ava's personal interests include cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, gardening, reading, and skiing.

David Ferrell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Gladstone Wealth Group, a business affiliated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools that aid advisors but do not directly make investment decisions.