James Elsman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mountain Lakes, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. He also serves as co-trustee for his parents' trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Gaier is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services. His prior work includes six years at Greenberg & Rapp Financial Group, Inc. and M Holdings Securities, Inc. He is also active as an independent insurance broker and owns a consulting business, in addition to serving on the board of a nonprofit focused on public education and awareness in child health research. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Michael Luftman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business entity registered as Luftco, Inc. and works as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Lloyd Winkler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Winkler also works as an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thompson And Thompson Consulting Inc and Jack Schroeder And Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Douglas Bilenski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drawing on a strong personal philosophy rooted in hard work and character, he is committed to guiding clients through all market cycles and phases of their financial life. Outside of his professional work, Douglas volunteers with organizations in his community. He enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and traveling, particularly exploring national parks out west. He is a husband and father with a strong connection to family values and responsibility.

Brendan Cahill is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity since 2014, previously serving as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant within the company. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2005 to 2014. With nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry, Brendan specializes in helping clients make informed decisions and stay on track toward their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and focuses on market trends and planning strategies to provide personalized advice. Outside of his professional work, Brendan's personal interests include golf, military service, parenthood, reading, and snowboarding.

Zak Bissell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2015, including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2024, High Net Worth Service Associate from 2016 to 2021, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2015 to 2016. As a Certified Financial Planner™, he emphasizes creating sensible plans through meaningful conversations and thoughtful planning to help clients grow, preserve, and live off their wealth. Zak's professional experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and investment services, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of client needs and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, and participates in sports such as golf, running, and soccer.

Sonalika Lovato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously was with MetLife Securities Inc from 2014 to 2017. Outside of advising, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering individual and group life, health, disability, LTC, and fixed annuities. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management using firm-approved software and structured annual planning relationships.

John Barbary is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years before joining LPL Enterprise. 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, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

John Szot is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves with the Park Ridge Police Department and owns a small business, Lamplighter Lane LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Daniel Dawson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Co for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced methodologies including AI in portfolio management.

Reed Karsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Montclair State University and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manage fund advisory services.

Richard Cutler is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial services. He is associated with LPL Financial and has been operating Cutler Financial Services, LLC since 2003. He is also an independent insurance agent offering various insurance products, including property and casualty, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Christopher Perrotta is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Vernon Township Little League and is involved with the Sussex County YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations.

Albert Passanante is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Passanante is also an owner and financial advisor at Nisivoccia LLP, where he has been involved in providing financial services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Robert Egan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Northstar Wealth Planning and Cetera Advisors LLC. Egan is a founder of EP Wealth Management, LLC, and Northstar Wealth Planning, and he is also a co-founder of Alpha Goose, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through various platform arrangements and maintains both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Mark Fleksher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Prestige Wealth Group, LLC. Fleksher continues to be involved with Prestige Wealth Group, LLC in addition to his role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies including machine learning.

Ashley Cassera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Bogucz is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he invents and sells an original board game on Etsy and serves as the treasurer of the Boonton Township volunteer fire department. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.