Robert Scherzer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Scherzer is involved in wealth management through his ownership in Knight's Pledge Wealth Management and Scherzer Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Roger Hicks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent a year at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Forman is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He focuses on providing financial planning services tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. Peter emphasizes establishing trust as a fundamental aspect of his client relationships by collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and concerns. Peter's professional experience includes various positions at Fidelity Investments, where he worked as a Help Desk representative in Investment Solutions from 2021 to 2023 and as an Investment Solutions Representative in 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisers from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Peter has personal interests in beach activities, football, movies, skiing, and tennis.

Liet Han is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. His prior experience includes five years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business, LCH LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

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.

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.

Jennifer Adamec is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brenden Hellyer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients design and execute financial plans aimed at pursuing their goals. In his role, he assists clients and families in growing and protecting their wealth, making investment decisions, and simplifying their financial lives. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Brenden worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2025. His experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and investment strategies. Outside of his professional career, Brenden has interests in baseball, boating, fishing, and outdoor adventures.

Michelle May is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1999, currently serving as a financial advisor in Lebanon, NJ. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Nitin Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a part-time position with Weichert Realtors, holding real estate licenses for family use, and provides notary public services on a voluntary basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maria Gaspari is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley & Co., and Merrill prior to joining RBC in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrates both in-house and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Sara Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2005. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Lisa Sehgal is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role since 2022, she partners with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, identifying strategies that support their unique financial plans. She brings significant professional and personal experience to each client interaction and focuses on helping investors utilize Fidelity's investment products to pursue their financial objectives. Her experience at Fidelity spans several roles, including Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2022 and Associate Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2018. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she held marketing leadership positions such as Director of Marketing at Judico Capital in Singapore and Director of Retail Marketing at Fidelity Investments in Hong Kong. She also served as Senior Marketing Manager at Fidelity Investments and Assistant Vice President at PaineWebber, Inc. Lisa holds a California Insurance License.

Justin Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and 66 credentials and having 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp and Merrill. He is also the principal of Paradigm Wealth Advisory LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Michael Volpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MBSC Securities Corporation and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. He operates as a DSO-licensed financial advisor selling insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

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 Garber is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Garber volunteers as a Boy Scouts committee member and coaches youth ice hockey. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing advisors with multiple management and custodial options across an extensive platform.

Brian Short is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Guerrero is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones in Middletown, NJ. He has been affiliated with Bentley University since 2009. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Jurusz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including 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, featuring access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios as well as customizable investment strategies.