Richard Fortune is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 34 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Fortune serves as treasurer and chairperson of the finance committee for The Center of Great Expectations, a nonprofit human services organization. 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, and educational seminars, employing a collaborative, annual planning approach that uses firm-approved analytical tools and does not include investment discretion.

William White is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Wendy Wasilewski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding 36 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options.

Jeffrey Yoanides is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has been with the Wells Fargo organization since 2009 in various roles. He also owns an investment-related business, Jeffrey Yoanides, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Steven Szmak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. He is also the sole proprietor of Albri, LLC, an investment-related business based in Flemington, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Gerard Scorziello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Clifton, NJ Board of Adjustment and works as a wine consultant for the Flow Wine Group. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations developed through proprietary research, with optional implementation via brokerage or advisory programs.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Timothy Erday is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Erday serves as a board member and trustee for the Summit Education Foundation and participates in finance and estate planning roles for various trusts and local organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, delivering recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Judith Kaufman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of experience, currently with Merrill since 2016 and also affiliated with Bank of America. Her prior work includes six years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Parent Teacher Organization at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School in Wyckoff, NJ. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors.

Jonya Langley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Merrill, she was a homemaker for four years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Arjay Ignacio is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has a comprehensive background in financial consulting, having worked in various advisory roles since 2005. His previous positions include Financial Consultant at Fidelity, Financial Advisor at Prudential, Managing Director at Allied Wealth Partners, and Vice President and Financial Advisor at AXA Equitable. Throughout his career, Arjay has focused on simplifying complex financial strategies into manageable steps tailored to each client's unique circumstances. He emphasizes the use of advanced research and proper planning to help clients work toward their individual definitions of financial success, with regular annual reviews to adjust plans as needed. Arjay holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in comedy, fitness, food, movies, and traveling.

Stephen Becker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and operates Beckers Tax Service, a tax preparation and consulting business serving individuals, businesses, and estates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform to over 10,000 advisors nationwide, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Richard Kalfayan Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Silerto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc., National Securities Corp, and Prudential-related firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Stefani is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is also an associate at Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Christopher Mannino is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Christopher follows a disciplined process that begins with taking the time to understand each client, their family, financial situation, and priorities. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He aims to build meaningful relationships to positively impact the lives of his clients. Outside of his professional practice, Christopher has personal interests in baseball, basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, spending time with his family, watching movies, and yoga.

Mehmed Halid Aygun is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Provident Bank and the Marathon Science School. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Eileen Mclaughlin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various financial products and services.

Dina Delre is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, property and casualty, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Barry Friedson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment management options supported by extensive research and technology.