Tracy Buik is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1985, working for several large firms before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. Over her career, Tracy has worked with a diverse range of clients, providing her with the experience to address a wide variety of client needs. Her areas of focus include managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Tracy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma/GED from Cranford High School. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys gardening, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Anthony Codispoti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor and head instructor of The Phoenix Way, a martial arts facility in Shrewsbury, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory, estate planning, and access to various financial products.

Jeffrey Unger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Santander Securities, and Citizens Securities. Unger is based in Staten Island, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Philip Arnheiter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Capitol Securities Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in acting through his venture Friendly Faces and operates as a charter boat captain. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kyle Wicklund is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, and NorthWestern Mutual. Outside of the financial sector, he has been involved with the 7 Presidents Ocean Front Park under the Monmouth County Park System. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory services. Its investment approach combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized committee to manage diversified portfolios using tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Al Raia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning from 2009 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and provides planning support using proprietary research and tools.

Samuel Harris is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hornor, Townsend, & Kent LLC and within the sports and entertainment sector at Philadelphia Union - Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brett Macbain is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank, serving for nine and twenty years respectively. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Tobias Bickford is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Loyola University Maryland and the Peddie School. He serves as a board member of the Bickford Foundation, a family-run charitable organization. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various fund structures.

Alipio Figueroa is a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2023. He leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations, emphasizing education and clear communication to simplify complex financial topics. His approach aims to build strong relationships grounded in confidence and trust, ultimately providing clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. His professional experience spans multiple roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022, Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2021, Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2009 to 2014, and Financial Advisor at Smith Barney from 2004 to 2009. Outside of his professional career, Alipio enjoys baseball, biking, fitness, golf, and snowboarding.

Paul Dinunzi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Aarushi Pathak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, supported by comprehensive trade execution and account administration.

Anthony Karabas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Karabas is licensed as an agent selling life, health, property and casualty, disability, Medicare-related products, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and group life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a structured, collaborative planning approach using analytical tools, offering various programs including investment management and educational seminars.

Michael Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2016. Russo also owns the Mike Anthony Group and serves as trustee, executor, and power of attorney for several family members in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Vidhi Sonani is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS and Kearfott Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor with United Real Estate North Jersey, assisting clients with buying and selling homes. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers event-driven planning programs including divorce and estate settlement services.

Devon Blakeman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Israel A. Englander & Co., JP Derivatives, and Hudson Wealth Management LLC, where he also serves as Director of Compliance. He has been with Cetera since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Johnson also serves as a trustee of the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association, where he is involved in marketing and strategic planning. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, with tax-focused capabilities and integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Rochelle Forster is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Dergalis Associates, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and firm-offered solutions, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment models based on personal and plan information.

Kathleen Sheehan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Christopher Kizis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate management through co-ownership of CK Property Management LLC and CTKPWM, LLC. 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, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.