Bernard Ventura is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. He is also involved with Gladstone Advisors, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Philip Pinkey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation, Maryland Financial Group, Navy Federal Asset Management, Centaurus Financial, and Merrill. His current role has been with Fidelity since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Kathleen Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Merrill in 2021. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Boonton, NJ. Merrill, along 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.

Peter Torres is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has coached girls' high school basketball. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies through a variety of advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party management options.

Amaya Pollard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with technology professionals and other clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and providing guidance on stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other employer-provided compensation benefits. Amaya's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Outside of her professional work, Amaya enjoys painting, reading, running, and practicing yoga. She is dedicated to understanding her clients' priorities and helping them create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Carolyn Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Boorse is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique goals, which allows him to provide guidance in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Boorse holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional work, Boorse has personal interests that include baseball, fishing, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, scuba diving, skiing, and tennis.

Michael Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and Avantax Investment Services, among others. Outside of investment advising, he serves as a principal at Nisivoccia LLP, a CPA firm providing audit, accounting, and tax services, and is a member of the Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Sweeney is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. He also owns John Sweeney Associates, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as treasurer for Freedom Christian Academy and Valley View Chapel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through various program platforms, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or custom strategies.

Phaedra Bachan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Walmart, PFS Investments Inc., and the Center for Family Services. Outside of financial advising, she tutors part-time with Homework Helpers. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians, focusing on a range of approaches including strategic, tactical, and tax-managed portfolios.

William Booker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining UBS in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Booker serves on the board of a Catholic high school focused on inner-city youth and is involved with a foundation that provides scholarships for the California University of Pennsylvania. He is also a partner in WorkNest LLC, a company producing workplace solutions for nursing mothers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Judith Kasen Windsor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously spent six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Sandra Yates is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Scottrade, Inc. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2019. 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, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Steven La Ferriere is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of work, he serves as a director for the Summit/New Providence Rotary Club and participates on the Madison Pool Ad Hoc Committee, focusing on community engagement and local projects. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abdul Awan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Selective Insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.

Eugene Borg Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in multiple leadership roles with the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company and the New Jersey State Firemans Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services through a range of programs, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple discretionary and advisory management options.

Michael White is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles while utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sharon Schoenherr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon from 2007 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christal Generoso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for seven years and served at New Jersey City University for nine years. Since 2020, she has been with Ameriprise in Colonia, NJ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, supporting clients primarily within Ameriprise-managed accounts.