Thomas Turi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He leads the Turi Wealth Management Group since 2019 and has prior experience in hospitality and entrepreneurship, including a role at Asbury Hotel and operating a junk removal business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Michael Donato is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Red Bank, New Jersey. In his role, he works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them better understand their financial lives, identify priorities, and develop personalized strategies aligned with their goals. He emphasizes a thoughtful and personal approach to assisting clients in navigating important financial decisions. Before entering the financial services sector, Michael spent more than a decade in the hospitality industry, including experience as an executive chef and involvement in opening and operating restaurants in Monmouth County. His culinary experience also includes spending a year living and working in Parma and Savona, Italy, which influenced his approach to wealth management by highlighting the importance of attention to detail, preparation, discipline, and recognizing that each client and situation is unique. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University in Corporate Finance and has obtained FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. He is committed to continuing his professional development while utilizing the investment insights, research, and resources available through Merrill and Bank of America.

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Artyom Kleyman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles in home care services and bookkeeping. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Francese is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Corey Leong is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 designation and experience beginning in 2025. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2018 and has been involved with cocomotivator LLC since 2018. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lisa Pizzella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Withle Primus is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Penn Mutual and WFG/Transamerica. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, delivering investment advice primarily through investment adviser representatives using LPL’s integrated platform.

Michael Dirocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, where he has worked for 13 years. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was with Axa Advisors for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Fachler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999 and previously at Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Fachler is involved with PAIP and Unum Provident. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Tammy Black is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Howard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013, bringing nearly a decade of experience consulting clients on the planning, design, and acquisition of commercial buildings prior to his current role. Daniel's work centers on client onboarding and developing tailored financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. His areas of focus include education planning, equity compensation services, retirement income planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Daniel holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University. Daniel resides in Hoboken, New Jersey with his wife, Angela. Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, football, golf, ice hockey, and soccer, as well as fishing, reading, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Patrick Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2006. Outside of his financial career, he works as a basketball game official on a contractual basis. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of portfolios and fund structures.

Jacqueline Bartels is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 14 years, Morgan Stanley for 2 years, and Wells Fargo Clearing for 1 year before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a travel advisor with Largay Travel. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various planning areas, including retirement, wealth transfer, and specialized topics such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Mark Zawistowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2018. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Haven Riverfront Restaurant, Grove Square, and HopsSotch. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Gulyamov is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Sterling National Bank. He is the owner of Gulyamov Wealth Management, a business associated with Cetera, and is involved in an insurance-related business outside of Cetera with restrictions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lav Varma is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 1999. He has 43 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes tailored client risk assessment and program matching.

Kevin Cullen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in creating investment plans tailored to individual client needs and offers services including wealth forecasting analysis, options and income strategies, hedging and tax minimization strategies, portfolio management, insurance planning review, and fixed income strategies. Kevin is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. In his role, he supports clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, which may involve discretionary management of strategies. Kevin began his financial services career in 2000 and previously worked at another leading financial institution, including experience on the Special Situations desk as an Assistant Trader focused on complex orders from large institutional clients and broker dealers. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional activities, Kevin has participated in community and charitable organizations such as American Forests, Fulfill, and Wreaths Across America. He enjoys basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Christopher Sall is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2026, he worked at Retirement Planners of America for three years and held multiple roles at ADP from 2016 to 2022. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process with a five-member Investment Policy Committee and utilizes tax-aware strategies and various risk management tactics.

Eric Leifer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support clients in their financial planning.