R. Michael Braender is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved as a registered representative with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Michael Emerson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked as an independent sales agent since 1999 and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. His other business activities include serving as a non-variable insurance agent with a focus on long-term care. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Maureen Mcgreevy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and United Teltech Financial Federal Credit Union. She is also involved with the Ridgedale Wealth Team, an affiliated LPL business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Peter Piccinini is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Stifel for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

David Scafa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and operates Scafa Professional Center, LLC. In addition to advisory roles, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diversified investment programs, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Michael Warin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Services for over two decades and has operated Michael Warin - Financial Services, LLC since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit team at Faith Lutheran Church, participates as an usher, co-chairs the soup kitchen committee, and chairs the annual walk for hunger. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management options and investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Christopher Mottershead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Doyal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc., Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Lifecycle Financial Advisors, LLC, and McGraw Fill Federal Credit Union. He currently serves as a manager at Pentagon Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Keith Latimer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, previously spending a decade with IC Advisory Services, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Longwood University Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm integrates these services with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Rich Peckio is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on helping clients work towards their financial goals by preparing personalized financial plans. He emphasizes building relationships with clients to understand their unique situations and co-creating a roadmap tailored to their needs. Rich has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding positions such as Financial Representative and Relationship Manager prior to his current role. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management within the firm. He is licensed by the state of California to provide insurance services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rich has interests that include fitness, football, hiking, music, parenthood, and traveling.

Charmaine Talvy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she has experience in the retail sector through her involvement with Table Top Toys Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Ian Ruderman is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of finance, he is involved in the spirits industry as a partner in the Freehold Distilling Company and owns Whisky Guild, a company focused on whisky events and reviews. Ruderman also serves as president of a college alumni board. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual relationships and utilizing firm-approved analytical tools for goal-based recommendations.

Jay Barry is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the Barry team in 2022. Prior to this role, he spent three and a half years as a Financial Data Associate at Moody's Investors Service. Jay focuses on a range of client needs including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy from Hamilton College, earned in 2018, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys playing pickup basketball, golfing, skiing, and traveling. He also follows sports closely, supporting teams such as the Yankees, Giants, Nets, and Devils.

Gregory Stelnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1989 and has been associated with Master Tax since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ruben Marshall is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and previously spent three years with RGCA Family, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Lisa Kent is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. She serves multiple generations within families, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Lisa is a qualified Portfolio Manager within the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, where she builds and manages personalized investment strategies that may incorporate a range of assets and third-party strategies. Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lisa was honored to chair the Merrill Financial Advisor Advisory Council to Management in 2021, representing her peers to senior leadership. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" from 2019 through 2023, and as one of "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Lisa focuses on empowering women to take control of their financial lives, providing clear guidance as a peer and mentor. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, cooking, hiking, dancing, and spending time with her family in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Michael Stevens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Alpha Wolf LLC, an investment-related business. 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 modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ronald White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manalapan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc for 13 years each. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in businesses focused on tick and mosquito control as well as fireplace services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Vincent Fichera is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and develops individualized financial plans. He focuses on providing a transparent and welcoming experience to clients and aims to build relationships that foster confidence and comfort in every interaction. Vincent has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through various positions. Prior to his current role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he held several roles at Merrill, including AVP, Financial Solutions Advisor from 2021 to 2023, Investment Consultant II on the Premium Team from 2020 to 2021, Investment Consultant on the Trade Desk in 2020, and Financial Services Representative from 2019 to 2020.

Frankie Plasencia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of finance, he owns and operates businesses in auto sales and vehicle maintenance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.