Surabhi Sharma is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newton, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she held positions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, including roles at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly & Co, and the John Theurer Cancer Center. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm that offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custodial and trade execution support through Pershing.

John Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, PNC Wealth Management, HSBC Securities, and several other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Edmund Tschopp is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes eight years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and over 19 years at Kempson & Tschopp, LLC. He volunteers as a facilitator for financial courses at his church, leading discussions on budgeting, debt, and investment planning. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Helen Sengor is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. Sengor also operated Helen Enterprises from 2008 to 2016. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a client-focused approach to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His practice emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Douglas earned his Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional life, Douglas is active in his local community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and supporting organizations such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Timothy Dalton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 affiliated products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Gollenberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2009 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Carolyn Ottenbreit is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Sparta, New Jersey office. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and serves a select group of affluent clients, including current or retired corporate executives and professionals. Carolyn joined Merrill in 1986 and transitioned to the Private Client Group in 1996 after ten years in corporate finance. Carolyn's expertise encompasses managing all aspects of clients' finances and investments, offering services such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. She leverages the global resources of Merrill and collaborates with specialists and clients' tax and legal advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Carolyn emphasizes financial education to foster a collaborative client-advisor relationship. She holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she concentrated in finance. Carolyn has also been actively involved in community organizations, having served as Past Chairperson of The SCARC Foundation, Inc., and Past President of the Newton Rotary Club in New Jersey. Her personal interests include cooking, reading, and traveling.

Mary Mc Govern is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Wilmington Trust NA, Merrill, and Bank of America. She also worked as a caregiver for two years. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Justin Aisoff is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Rummel Construction, MISOM Technologies, and served in the Arizona Army National Guard. He is also the CFO of MyStockTeacher LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Grant Sr. is a Series 66-registered advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, and previously was associated with 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is also involved with Caristia, Kulsar & Wade, LLC, a firm he has been part of since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a wide range of financial planning and investment management options, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Joseph Schaefer is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Warwick, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Handzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kinnelon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Cristian Biondi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Emerson Reid and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Calvary Baptist Church in Warwick, NY, where he provides maintenance and housekeeping services and advises on facility upkeep. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by offering investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Rene Delgrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pushing Up People, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Laura Ingraffea is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also operates as a CPA with over 40 years in accounting and tax services. Outside of her financial career, she serves as a volunteer emergency medical technician and treasurer for an EMS organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Benjamin Meyers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Sparta, NJ, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary models to assist clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ava Nelson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization to help clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Ava holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University. In her role, Ava emphasizes education, thoughtful planning, and personalized strategies tailored to individuals and families. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and soccer.

Stephen Ingalls Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a fixed life insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs sophisticated portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party service providers.

Paul Modafferi is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in family wealth management. He works with clients to create personalized financial strategies that reflect their unique goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Paul draws upon the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive guidance across areas such as education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. With a focus on understanding clients’ financial situations and priorities, Paul begins each relationship by identifying key objectives and customizing approaches accordingly. He employs tools like Merrill’s Investment Personality Assessment to better tailor investment strategies. Paul holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Centenary University. Paul follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.