Raymond Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Fulton Financial Advisors and related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an enrolled agent and tax preparer at ASWealth Tax Professionals and has authored a book that he markets independently. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mark Cotroneo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following eight years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alyssa Cannuli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2015 to 2019 before joining Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in 2020. Alyssa is also licensed as a broker in non-variable insurance, selling disability, whole, term, and life insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Christine Laspina is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Jonathan Barletta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Bright Data and Columbia Container Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Tracy Montgomery is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1996, also working with Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of a family estate. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Pacita Devera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

John Lewer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1996 and joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, John has focused on providing personalized wealth management services to affluent individuals and families. His practice emphasizes retirement income planning, wealth transfer, and creating comprehensive financial plans that extend beyond investment portfolios. John collaborates closely with clients’ tax and legal advisors to develop integrated strategies tailored to their unique goals. John’s expertise includes asset and liability management, tax minimization, income and asset preservation, and generational wealth transfer. He serves clients with investable assets of $1,000,000 or more, aiming to build long-term relationships that span market cycles and often generations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, graduating cum laude from Iona College’s Hagan School of Business in 1994, and is a member of Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national scholastic honor society. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John resides in Rumson, New Jersey, and enjoys cycling, mountain biking, swimming, and traveling.

Robert Simons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Davidson Wealth Management and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mon Alyssa's Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and investment committee resources to model outcomes.

Steven Mcgovern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2001 and was previously with Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling life and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by various operational and research tools.

Wendy Murray is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Oppenheimerfunds Distributor. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Keith Sadlowski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 20-year tenure at BlackRock and roles at several firms including Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of his advisory work, Sadlowski is a board member and assistant coach for the Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

James Morgart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Stagliano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Scott Mcgimpsey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Mcgimpsey is also the owner of Unified Planning Group, LLC, and serves as chapter president of the American Financial Education Alliance, where he teaches classes on general financial education topics such as Social Security and Medicare. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

William O'Brien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a rideshare driver for both Uber and Lyft. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and provides a blend of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Janet Gaglione is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jamie Chasey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling to support its advisory services.

Ernest Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Benton owns Buddy Benton Captain Services and is involved in sales for Yachtfinders Online. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a variety of insurance and trust services.

Jonathan Shippee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for eight years and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business entities related to his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 advisory representatives who implement customized or model-based investment strategies.