Scott Hosier is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since January 2001 and has held various leadership roles, including management positions in the Wayne office since 2007 and serving as Resident Director in the Upper Montclair office in 2011. In his current capacity, Scott focuses on helping clients navigate significant financial decisions by providing personalized strategies tailored to their priorities and goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in 1993. He earned his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation in August 2006 and holds several other professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Scott has also conducted seminars on topics such as estate planning services, retirement plan assets, and college 529 planning throughout northern New Jersey. Residing in Midland Park, New Jersey, Scott lives with his wife, Mary, and their four children: Jacob, Jillian, Karalyn, and Caleb. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as Chairman of the Board at Young Life Bergen County for over two years and coaching many of his children's sports teams. In his personal time, Scott enjoys music, photography, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending time with his family.

Kathryn Mantell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mantell serves on the executive board and as treasurer for local Boy Scouts of America councils and is treasurer of the Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Douglas Collins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, among other firms. Collins is a partner at Nisivoccia & Company, LLP and serves on several nonprofit and advisory boards, including the Deacon Family Foundation and the House of the Good Shepherd. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and provides access to third-party money managers through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Evan Pulliam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors and Serino Coyne (Omnicom Group). Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing registered investment companies and its integration of advanced technologies such as AI in its research.

Avi Ashkenazy is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been associated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Avi works as an agent specializing in individual life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ottilia Stura is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Lakeland Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in individual life/health and property/casualty products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and provides event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement.

F Hahofer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, IFMG Securities, Inc., and Webster Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, distinguished by its scale and integrated financial services alongside its advisory platform.

Eric Fareri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at T-ROC Global and teaching positions at Monmouth University, alongside work in the hospitality sector at Seapointe Beach Grill. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships tailored to client goals.

Ralf Lennon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera Investment Advisers since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he owns and manages a home improvement business specializing in bathroom remodeling and tile installations. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Scott Geer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. MassMutual’s subsidiary, MML Investors Services, LLC, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. Their financial planning process involves collaborative annual engagements using firm-approved software to analyze goals and deliver written recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

Andre Korogodon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cantella & Co., Inc. for over two decades before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Repertoire Wealth Management and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a broad network of financial professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lopamudra Bagchi Das is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and CVS Health, and she has an academic background from the Institute of Management Technology CDL. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with options tailored for tax-sensitive investors.

Al Elnasser is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes several roles at First Allied Advisory Services and related firms before joining Cetera. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a real estate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Joseph Bonadeo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 1999 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jutta Kaiser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2001, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Don Santangelo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pompton Plains, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zumper, HomeKeepr, RentCred Inc, and Century 21 Gemini LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Dennis Oconnor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Oconnor is also associated with Investment Strategies Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions, from retirement and education to specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to tailor client recommendations.

Paul Zielinski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Zielinski owns and operates an accounting and tax practice, Worster & Associates CPAs, where he provides tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Katherine Schneider is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, having joined in 2025. Prior to this, Katherine worked at Avantax and has additional experience with tax and CPA firms, including her own tax practice where she prepares tax returns and provides tax planning for individual, trust, and business clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Alan Concha III is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Smallwood Wealth Management, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed at Aero Flight School in a non-investment capacity. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.