Africa Becerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 14 years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies across various client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of investment products and services.

Chi Hong Chu is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2022, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of advising, Chu serves as president and owner of several business entities and is the author of "The Retirement Pitfall." Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Richard Scialabba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a summer rental property in Long Beach Township, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Genovese is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Jeremy Westaway is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Arthurs Tavern and Scimedx Corporation, and has experience in academic and agricultural roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Gary Tantleff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Jack Destefano is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, working with Raymond C. Forbes, and joined Merrill in 2011. During his tenure, Jack has been recognized for his abilities and also served as a mentor and instructor for the firm's training program for over four years. Jack focuses on a goals-based wealth planning approach that centers each client’s individual situations and ambitions. He works closely with clients to articulate their wealth's purpose and define successful outcomes across professional, financial, and personal dimensions. Together with his team, he develops customized investment strategies tailored to clients' specific needs, helping them navigate changing market environments with clear and straightforward explanations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Business Economics from Rutgers University and maintains certifications including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Jack lives in Colts Neck, New Jersey with his wife, Eva, and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and recently earned his scuba diver certification.

Craig Sjonell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 11 years. He is also a notary public in New Jersey and has involvement in a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Connor Darville is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Broadridge, as well as a period of study at Cornell University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Richard Osuji is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Osuji is associated with 1792 Wealth Advisors, a support company based in Morristown, NJ. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory solutions and has a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliated networks.

Robert Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates in various roles since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Daniel Epps is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2012. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Todd Eosso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2015 to 2024 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Eosso is also involved in Gravity Management Group Inc., a business he wholly owns and actively manages. 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 tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Laura Agard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of The Black Steep LLC, a tea and beverage company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Maita II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following eight years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of its institutional category.

Hubert Obrien is a financial advisor at Cetera with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Obrien is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through his own business and other fixed insurance agencies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Timothy Mol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Raymond James Financial Services, Lakeland Financial Services, and Specific Solutions. He has been involved with the Netherlands Reformed Christian School for over a decade. 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 provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Gregory Bruno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and power of attorney for family members in New Jersey. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lawrence Lawson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside his advisory role, Lawson serves as chairman of the Fredon Township Environmental Commission and president of the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, as well as acting as a charter organization representative for a local scout troop. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Stickler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he also performs notary services as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning arrangements.