Michael Vespucci Paxson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with clients to help them create, implement, and maintain their personal financial plans, aiming to be a trusted consultant by understanding their priorities and guiding them to suitable strategies and resources offered by Fidelity. Michael has worked with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2015, including Financial Consultant from 2015 to 2019, Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2023, and Financial Consultant since 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

Nancy Bernstein is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2014 through 2022. Outside of finance, she was president of a T-shirt business called Queen TS, which is no longer active. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, combining model-based asset allocations with proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, operating as a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Pamela Whitman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent four years at Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alfonso Gialanella is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a firefighter with the Scotch Plains Volunteer Fire Department. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, allowing clients to receive tailored recommendations and choose implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Andrew Rathbun is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for eight years. Rathbun is also the owner of Andrew J Rathbun Marketing Advisors, LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Mark Oslebo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at The Investment Center Inc and Intervest International Equities Corporation. He also has ongoing involvement in non-variable insurance commission activities outside of his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sonya Ashley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Piscataway, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1990. Outside of advisory activities, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Cheryl Witte is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Viviana Lousado is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, and Prudential Investment Management Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Taylor Boorse is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Bridgewater, NJ. Boorse has been with Merrill since 2025 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., as well as holding various roles outside the financial industry including positions related to community organizations and education. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Matthew Giordano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he served in various educational roles including positions at Bernards Township Board of Education and several universities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and has unique offerings in municipal advisory services and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Jayson Dowd is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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.

Anton Check is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. In his current role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans using Fidelity's strategies and investment options. Anton brings extensive experience to his position, having worked as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA-CREF from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2014 and at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, fitness, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, scuba diving, and snowboarding.

Sean Stodart is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. He has held roles at MassMutual Insurance Company, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, McAdam LLC, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative planning processes and firm-approved analytical tools.

Brandon Coene is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo in various roles since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Michael Hittner is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Michael served as a financial advisor at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting and advising. Michael emphasizes forming strong relationships with his clients and their families, maintaining a deep level of trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice.

Paul Stappas is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. He holds a Series 63 designation and owns a bookkeeping services business that provides referrals and general management. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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 seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charles Boles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Madison, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Portofino Technologies, Speedinvest, and General Atlantic, as well as time spent at London Business School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.