Zachary Seigal is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Management Planning Inc and various customer service jobs. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios using a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and serves in advisory roles for registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Nicole Monte is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and also operates Joseph Michael Monte, LLC, an investment-related business. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in referral activities for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated third-party asset manager platform with a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Eileen McLaughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Barry Friedson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment management options supported by extensive research and technology.

Samuel Stroud III is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at SEI Investments, Trinity Wealth Securities, and Tristate Financial Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Michelle Madsen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic scenario modeling.

David Giegerich Jr. is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2023, all within Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Branch Ambassador at Capital One from 2018 to 2021. David's approach to financial consulting emphasizes building relationships based on trust and confidence through holistic financial planning. He focuses on understanding clients both personally and financially to develop tailored financial plans aimed at helping clients pursue their goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys family activities, fitness, exploring food, hiking, visiting museums, and skiing.

Joseph Reed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp for nine years and has been affiliated with Caristia, Kulsar & Wade LLC since 1996. Reed is a partner in CKW Advisors, LLC, a CPA affiliate program. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from in-house and third-party sources.

Kathleen Joyal is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1983 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for an estate. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Sullivan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Sullivan serves in a political capacity for Essex Fells Borough. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Dora Maltez is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Michelle Janus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2023, she worked in education and retail, including positions at Washington Township and Midland Park School Districts, Ulta, and Joe Trivia. She also operates an outside insurance business specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing collaborative, software-supported approaches to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Shaun Lehrer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024. Lehrer also held a role at Orgo LLC from 2023 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm offers customized performance reporting and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Victoria Esarey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Faneuil Inc and long-term engagements with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. She is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to mortgage loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional or pension plan services.

David Briegs serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing guidance since 1989. He is part of The Kugel Briegs Group, which offers client-focused wealth management services that combine personalized attention with the resources of a large financial institution. His approach to wealth management centers on understanding clients' goals and developing long-term, planning-based strategies tailored to each individual's needs. David's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple industry designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from Rutgers University and completed the CFP® Professional Education Program at the College for Financial Planning as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® Program at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. Outside of his professional career, David is a retired three-time U.S. National Champion in Skysurfing with over 2,500 jumps, has competed in three ESPN X-Games, and was a member of the U.S. Team in the World Championships in 1999. He holds a 4th degree black belt in Combat Hapkido.

Kushal Renjen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BWG Strategy, Fidelity Investments, and Stevens Institute of Technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jeffrey Durr is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches young insurance agents on building their practices. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative and technology-driven approaches.

Brandon Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Royal Alliance, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in an electrical contracting business, Ace Electric Services, in a support role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Maglaque is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel and its predecessor firm, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis.