Angela Varcadipane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and quantitative tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its planning process.

Eric Hopler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a weekly martial arts class in Randolph, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Luciano Prestonise is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Commonwealth Financial Network, Madison Avenue Securities, and Independent Financial Group prior to joining Cetera. He is also a member of the US Army Reserve. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Patsy Chianca is a CFP® professional affiliated with Charles Schwab, based in Morristown, NJ, with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2002 and 2005, respectively. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and vetted alternative investments.

Joseph Rumore is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Morristown, NJ, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to support client outcomes.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, previously working at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while the firm maintains a broad offering that includes relationships with investment companies, private funds, and commodity trading operations.

Michael Allison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC and the Hartshorne Group. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a meat slicer at a local grocery store. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Christopher Purdue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Scott Taylor Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services.

Michael Harvey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual, among other positions. He is also involved with Fit Wealth Management in an employee model capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Judy Wolk is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. She has a comprehensive background in financial services, having held roles such as Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held senior positions including Director and Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Bank of America Capital Management, and Director and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at US Trust Company. Her expertise encompasses college saving strategies, financial and investment guidance, retirement planning, income strategies, and estate planning considerations. Her career has been focused on understanding clients' situations and needs to help them work toward their financial goals. Judy holds a California Insurance License.

Scott Tolochko is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, he focuses on financial planning, working closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that address their unique financial situations and goals. Scott's professional experience includes positions as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, a Wealth Advisor at Money at Work, LLC from 2023 to 2024, and a Financial Advisor Intern at Campania Wealth Management in 2022. His background reflects a progression of roles in financial advisory and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Scott has interests in fitness, golf, and soccer.

Stephen Murray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he plays guitar and sings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Gerald Dowling is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. With a career spanning over 45 years, he works primarily with self-employed business owners and professionals to help them achieve their investment goals through retirement. Gerald’s expertise includes the selection of individual equities, municipal bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. He entered the securities industry in 1979 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005 following the acquisition of his previous firm. He holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. Gerald resides in Madison, NJ with his wife, Dori, and they have three grown children. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Lindsey Kohler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and held prior positions at Summit Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and several Summit-affiliated firms from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, supporting clients with both direct and corporate financial planning services.

David Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. Wright also serves as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and technologies including machine learning.

Ellen Ficacci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Robert Lewit Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Stifel since 2007. Based in Morristown, NJ, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary capital market analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel O'Sullivan is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Barnum Financial Group and Compass Group. MassMutual 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, using firm-approved software to develop written recommendations in collaborative client relationships.

Mary Emson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, having started her career at Citigroup Global Markets in 1996. Emson is involved in family estate and investment planning through ownership and part ownership of entities focused on these areas, and she serves on the advisory board of Next Chapter, a finance-related organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment research to support its advisory process.