John Busco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, serving in his current role since 2024. He owns and operates JGJ Wealth Management Corp and is also involved with Busco GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Jonathan Schlenger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors, and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Miranda is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Matthew Carver is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dynics, Inc and Paritas Capital Management. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Johnny Burks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ridge Foot and Ankle Associates, and FTI Consulting. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Guarino is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Matthew earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers. Further details about his experience, areas of expertise, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Christopher Stryker Jr. is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2021. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TDAmeritrade for 12 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized supervisory and custody functions.

Ashley Carom is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and The Brothers Moon. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Bucsek is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 15 years at METLIFE Securities Inc. Bucsek is an owner of several insurance-related LLCs, serves on the Board of Trustees for GAMA focusing on research and education in financial leadership, and is also an author. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and generally recommends investment strategies rather than specific products.

Janis Waldman Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and TFS Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship offering mediation services for divorcing couples. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jennifer Adamec is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform.

Marija Duzic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals as well as through corporate agreements.

Sara Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Sayreville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following a period at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2005 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Samantha Marino is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Belvedere Hospitality Group LLC and Seasons 52, gaining experience in hospitality management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Vincent Mannino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with The Incline Club Skatepark for over a decade. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Mary Ann DiAnna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She specializes in creating comprehensive financial plans for her clients, utilizing a personal and collaborative approach. Her professional identity is rooted in her certification as a Certified Financial Planner. Her career includes experience as a Financial Planner at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Freedom Capital Management from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Director of Client Services at both Biltmore Capital Advisors from 2015 to 2016 and Hyperion Wealth Advisors from 2013 to 2015. Mary Ann holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Mary Ann enjoys boating, fitness, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Matthew Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 29 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling provided by its Global Investment Committee.

Mark Cotroneo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following eight years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Matthew Garber is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2020. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a Boy Scouts committee member and coaches youth ice hockey. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options, using proprietary tools alongside third-party solutions to support its advisors and clients.

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.