Jessica Ovrutsky is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michelle Mc Tamney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rahway, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Kraftware Corporation from 2016 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Scott is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Holmdel, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Outside of financial advising, he is co-owner of Humidor Cigar Group LLC, a hospitality business involved in cigar sales and relationship management. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Garrett Morrison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate properties and serves as a financial backup for a family member. 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, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

John Foran is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2020 and has been involved with Foran Advisory Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services from 2014 to 2020. Foran is also engaged in teaching through Financial Network Educators. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Jason Newcomb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Mr. Newcomb worked at Cetera and Minnesota Life Insurance Company and has maintained a long-standing association with Newroads Financial Group since 1994. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple investment management strategies.

Anthony De Lucia III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Trenton, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1994. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering these recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Jay Goldberg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. His other business activities include various outside insurance businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and multiple third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Michael Ciorlian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022 and previously held various roles including positions at Olde Queens Tavern and Rutgers University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

James Vincent Greco is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and AXA Advisors, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios with a range of investment options.

Sophia Stuart Rockefeller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies focused on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Her approach involves evaluating clients' financial situations, identifying their objectives, and crafting personalized plans to help achieve their long-term financial goals. Sophia holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's and Master's from Belarussian State University (BSU), a Doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and a Bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a High School Diploma/GED, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Dartmouth College. Her professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys cooking, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026, previously working at PNC Bank and other firms. He holds no prior industry experience before 2026. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Silberman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Incorporated for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using technology to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

F Shannon IV is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a team member since 2006. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience at Legg Mason and Smith Barney. Shannon specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Shannon serves on the Board of Trustees of the Naval Academy Primary School in Annapolis, Maryland. Residing in Annapolis with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, Shannon enjoys boating, golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Louis Simone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC. 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, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Shobha Menon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, New Jersey. She works with individuals and families to help define life goals and develop financial strategies tailored to their needs. Menon leverages Merrill Lynch's comprehensive wealth management and banking platform through Bank of America to provide guidance on investing, retirement planning, and small business solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Menon has held advisory roles for product launches, compliance and legal support for trust and mutual fund setups, and operational management across multiple geographies. She is registered to serve clients nationwide and specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Menon holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Menon earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Mumbai and completed the Accredited Certificate Program from The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Beyond her professional work, Menon participates in community activities as a Bank of America Community Volunteer and supports organizations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her personal interests include gardening, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Ronald Williams is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Cetera and has prior experience with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a real estate sales associate with Weichert Realtors and operates his own business under True North Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.