Joseph Monteleone is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years, as well as various roles within Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools reviewed by a dedicated oversight committee.

John Benton Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. from 1986 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach primarily involves model-driven portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Robert Curtis is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Curtis serves as board president for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, an organization that promotes adult literacy through tutoring and community programs. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately, with a consolidated billing option, and does not provide discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

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.

Ronald Portnoi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2016 and has ownership interests in investment-related firms HUB Advisors LLC and RBP Financial Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Michael Tormey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Santander Securities, Guardian Life, Equitable Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a driver for both Lyft and Uber. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Paul Dorsey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services from 2013 to 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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.

Wayne Chernin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he sells Medicare supplement insurance with Aetna as a referral agent. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it also offers services such as financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Douglas Eizen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Securities since 2010 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, utilizing a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations.

John Masotti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. He has ownership interests in HUB ADVISORS, LLC and JRM FINANCIAL SERVICES, both investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products, providing varied planning options through a network of financial advisors.

Eileen Monahan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of a family real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and serves clients through multiple financial planning and investment strategies.

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.

Tessa Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, she operates two small businesses: a wedding photography and videography service and a beauty service offering makeup and marketing of beauty-related products. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals and institutions.

Zack Tracy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Neuberger Berman. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Brian Mac Arthur is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Justin Parisi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and food service. 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. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Melissa Swayne is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works with clients to understand their financial situations and goals, aiming to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes trustworthiness and transparency in her client relationships. Melissa has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Her previous roles at Fidelity included Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 and Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2018 and operated as a Virtual Bookkeeper from 1998 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she was a Small Business Loan Officer and SBA Lender at ATT Capital Corp from 1991 to 1998 and an Auditor for the Resolution Trust Corporation from 1989 to 1991.

Tamara Alter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 through a non-discretionary program. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and integrates derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Marcus Maldonado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.