Krista Dugan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2025, with prior roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Ironpath Financial, among others. Dugan also serves as a Client Services Specialist at Michael S. Licitra, CPA, PC, where she supports client relationships and account maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Michael Blutstein is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades at Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. He is also involved in Medicare Supplement Insurance as a non-variable insurance commission agent. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with sales of financial products and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Emilio Mariano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a longstanding career with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property ownership and management through several real estate entities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis with recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

David Snyder is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cranford, NJ. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis through a centralized consulting team and uses algorithmic automation alongside advisor input to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

Joseph Didario is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and operating his own firm, Didario Financial LLC, where he serves as CEO of a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored solutions supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Brian English is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2007, including a brief period at Morgan Stanley in 2017. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Laura Beninato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, AXA Advisors, National Life Group, and Equity Services, Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, providing collaborative annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Keith Truex is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2014 to 2022 before joining his current firm in 2022. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Gloria Fox is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Bankers Life. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages various investment structures, including multi-manager funds and model portfolios, while employing oversight controls and leveraging technology such as AI in its research process.

John Kanouse is a CFP® professional affiliated with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and National Securities Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through a range of advisory and managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by a centralized operational structure and access to alternative investments.

Michael Da Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work background includes positions outside of finance, such as roles at FreeWheel, At-Bay Insurance, and Better Mortgage, as well as full-time education at NYU. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Sean Clark is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He previously worked for Advisors Mortgage Group, LLC for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Marygrace Guastella is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her career includes a lengthy tenure at RBC Capital Markets LLC and a brief period at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Grinald Abazi is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients individually to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. He provides ongoing advice, adapting clients’ portfolios as their circumstances evolve. Grinald holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree from Baruch College.

Christopher Gibardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Bank of America, Merrill, and Santander Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Timothy Brennan 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. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, he worked at Jefferies LLC from 2015 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, with a financial planning process that includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored financial planning and investment advisory services.

Jessica Haddad is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Michael Mc Cormick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Rutgers University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a variety of advisory programs supported by advanced planning tools and a structured discovery process.

Joseph Lupo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for 15 years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and also provides custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Maureen Butler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial and R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. Maureen holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.