Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including life, health, and Medicare-related 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Apisit Puangpia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following four years at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Sprung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. He is also the owner of JMS Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Aaron Fant is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, where he has worked since 2015. He has 11 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Zachary Hayn is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grow America for one year and has a decade of experience managing Salty Dog Bar & Grill. He holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of products supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Oscar Manrique is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Manrique is the sole owner of Castleton Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Staten Island, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through client interviews and risk profiling, and supports implementation with a range of account options and outside managers.

Lauren Schneider is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018, as well as prior experience with Fox News Channel/Newscorp. Before entering finance, she worked for Ninety Acres at Natirar. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates investment strategies constructed by its Chief Investment Office with services offered through the broader Bank of America platform.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He also serves as a firefighter for the City of Paterson since 2012 and holds leadership roles as Union President of Paterson Fireman Local 202 and Legislative Chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Mark Reisman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. He serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for a nonprofit home care accreditation organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Devon O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in hospitality and food service as a lead server and assistant manager at Villaggio Iccara, a position he has held since 2015. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Joseph Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Benton is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and insurance products.

Christopher Stapleton is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. His prior roles include positions at Guideline Financial Strategies, GWN Securities, and Academic Analytics, as well as teaching at Seton Hall University. Outside of financial advising, he has worked with the New Jersey National Golf Course for three years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory solutions and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Hal Smolanoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of ZJH Legacy, LLC, an investment-related business based in Cranford, NJ. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and operates a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Michael Eisenbraun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Basic Research, is treasurer of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, and volunteers as an Emergency Medical Responder with the Little Silver EMS. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Joseph Falbo is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at National Planning Corporation for five years. He has authored investment-related educational materials through an entity called Falbo Education. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2025, he worked at APW Capital and Aurora Private Wealth Management from 2019 to 2025, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, Hunt is also licensed as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives through multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Thomas Roche is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, Inc., and O'Connor, Davies LLP, where he is a partner providing accounting and consulting services. Roche also serves as a trustee on multiple trusts, performing administrative and investment-related functions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party managers.

Joseph Alamo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities, as well as over three decades at the Office of Court Administration. In addition to advisory work, he maintains an accounting and tax practice focused on financial planning and investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Sophia Genna is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior roles include positions at the New Jersey Innovation Institute and various educational institutions, including Rutgers University and Nutley High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.