Nicholas Ingram is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Citi Private Alternatives, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG frameworks and offering derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Matthiew Martinez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as well as positions outside finance at Petco and Modell's Sporting Goods. He also has experience associated with Pace University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to various registered investment companies.

Americo Lisboano is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Montvale, New Jersey office. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and brings extensive experience in wealth management, serving High Net-Worth investors with complex financial situations. Americo is committed to providing clients with sound financial advice, premier service, and extensive resources to help them achieve their financial goals. He manages discretionary portfolios through personalized or defined strategies, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Americo holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, along with other professional certifications including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He assists clients in developing strategies to manage their personal and business assets and liabilities, considering their goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances. A graduate of Rutgers University, Americo has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. In addition to his professional work, Americo is involved in the community as a board member of the Bergen County United Way. He also has language proficiency in Portuguese and English.

Victoria Meo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked for Main Street Title & Settlement Services LLC from 2001 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Tivan Szigethy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Wells Fargo NA. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves a diverse client base through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory offerings.

Michael Valenza is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at HSBC Securities, HSBC Bank USA, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2020. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance with a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Christine Maushardt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial from 2012 to 2019. She operates WATERSEDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT as a business related to her work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of advisory services through a large network of independent advisors.

Robert Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2005, following a year at C.J.M. Asset Management. In addition to his advisory role, Thompson owns a tax preparation and consulting business focused on individual tax returns and financial planning related to mortgages and insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Victor Melendez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual written recommendation reports, utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated retirement income team.

Michael Dasilva is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Dasilva is the owner and office manager of ESA Technology Solutions, a company that installs and supplies technology solutions in New Jersey. He also served on the boards of the IAABO and the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Officials Association. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Imbarrato is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and was an Investment Adviser Representative with Cetera Investment Services, LLC from 2019 to 2023. Michael specializes in helping clients develop clear, personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. His approach involves understanding both the numerical aspects and the personal context behind each client's financial situation, enabling him to design investment plans that evolve alongside their lives. Michael's professional experience spans retirement preparation and financial decision-making support for clients balancing work, life, and finances. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences, music, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Richard Harnett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kimberly Bucello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. 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, utilizing structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Steven Paramo is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He works closely with clients to build and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique situations, acting as their advocate to identify strategies that improve their financial outlook. Steven emphasizes open communication with clients and their families as goals evolve over time. Prior to his current role, Steven gained experience as an Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2020 and as a Financial Planner at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs Company, from 2013 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Steven has personal interests that include food, hiking, visiting museums, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and traveling.

Don Mathieson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in providing group health insurance, long-term care insurance, and life insurance renewals through a separate business activity. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment programs, operating a multi-manager platform that supports various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lawrence Katz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wayne, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995 and Financial Network Advisory Corp. since 1993. Katz spends a small portion of his time involved in non-variable insurance and long-term care 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Carruthers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cetera since 2005 and is currently associated with Hudson Valley Financial Services, where he has served as a CFP since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Tomomi Trudell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG criteria, and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mary Dunne is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial, formerly known as Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., since 1996. Mary holds the Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Sadowsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2024 before joining Schwab in 2021. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separatley managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.