Stephen Sassi is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Charles Schwab and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. prior to his current role. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, provides sub-advisory services, and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Lauren Lamartine is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Raymond James Financial in 2019. Outside of advising, she is involved with Iron Ridge Wealth Management, where she supports day-to-day operations and client issue resolution. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis, modeling tools, and firm research to develop tailored financial plans.

Viviana Santiago is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She also owns St James Wealth Management, a financial practice based in West Caldwell, NJ. 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 planning services, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Daniel Wuhrman is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, TD Bank, and Entegee, Inc. He has also been involved with Special Olympics New Jersey. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other entities. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, including access to various financial products and services.

Matthew Barkauskas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, SidelineSwap, Proficio Capital Partners, and Tradition. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to guide investment recommendations.

Irina Lovelace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, Israel Discount Bank, and TIAA. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a residential rental property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Tribandis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he held various roles in sectors including solar energy, food service, and real estate development. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Andrew Fuentes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Arvind Sood is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Sood serves as president of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin and consults for education and healthcare initiatives in India. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates dual registrations as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ashley Altman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, she worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in purchasing, rehabbing, and reselling real estate properties. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kevin Conwell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Citizens Securities, INC. Outside of finance, he is a minority owner in Novele Inc., a company that designs and manufactures energy storage devices. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a process that integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kyle Kuriloff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, with planning processes that utilize firm-approved software and deliver written recommendations.

Justin Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Angela Di Martino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lindsay Heller is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 13 years and Farther Finance, Inc. for one year. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Brian Drake is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010 and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in Warren, NJ, he serves clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services offered by the firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings such as fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad platform that includes proprietary research and capital markets activities.

Brenda Titus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Aleksey Olovyannikov is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northeast Financial Network. Outside of finance, Olovyannikov is involved in local politics with the South Bound Brook GOP and has expressed interest in serving as an elected borough council member. He also pursues photography and assists individuals with vehicle purchases through a separate auto-assist business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Doll is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role at Fidelity, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Roger Cortina Hernandez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and situations to develop tailored plans aimed at providing clear guidance and peace of mind for their financial futures. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2024, where he gained extensive experience in financial services and client relationship management. Roger holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial planning and insurance solutions. His approach emphasizes client education and utilizes advanced tools to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction. Outside of his professional work, Roger enjoys engaging in art, attending social events with friends, watching movies, listening to music, reading, and traveling.