Li Pan is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with Livingston HuaXia Chinese School and operated Sweet Basil Technology LLC. 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, and institutional investors.

Lauren Nassau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wyckoff, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Ameriprise for five years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Whelan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He also worked at Corporate Jet Support and attended Franklin and Marshall College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Alae Jaber is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Investments. Outside of finance, he is involved with LNY Ice Cream LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Joshua Beekman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2007 and currently manages his Ameriprise business through JDB Associates LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice and written Recommendation Reports, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Reyhan Lalaoui is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Reyhan held roles at Jersey City Municipal Court and W Hoboken. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, serving a diverse client base with a focus on systematic, long-term asset allocation strategies.

Patricia Sadowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for her parents' estate. Merrill, together with 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jay Dewan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Little Falls, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Kostecki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a dog shampoo business called Kos Supply Group LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various platforms, including specialized groups for estate planning.

Jasmeet Kaur is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2016 and 2017, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Literacy Volunteers of America and New Community Corp. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Griffin Durand is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Equitable Advisors, American Portfolios Financial Services, and Gilman Ciocia / National Securities Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment approaches.

Todd Werling is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Trusted Wealth Financial, Financial Principles, LLC, and Securities America, Inc. prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth basketball and baseball coach and is involved in a mobile wood-burning pizza catering business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a wide range of investment strategies delivered via affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Frank Cangelosi Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Insurance Foundation Group, and operating his own agency, Cangelosi Agency LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Michael Duch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a business owner of LD Concept, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Scott Buchanan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes serving in the United States Army on active duty from 2014 to 2022 and a brief tenure at Summit Financial LLC in 2022. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a client-focused approach to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His practice emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Douglas earned his Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional life, Douglas is active in his local community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and supporting organizations such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Maximo Centeno is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Kearny Bank. Outside of advising, he is a part-owner of CROSSREM LLC, an e-commerce platform delivering food and groceries overseas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management services through a multi-manager platform, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or build customized strategies.

Edmund Iannelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in multiple appointed roles within the Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ town government, including liaison to the recreation commission and deputy commissioner roles for the police department and volunteer ambulance corps. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Bonito is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Essex Fells, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and was previously with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of advisory work, he operates an independent insurance sales practice and provides tax preparation services through his sole proprietorships. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and manages accounts across various programs including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager platforms.

Simone Cahill is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at KPMG, LLP for five years and State Street Corp. for eleven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.