Hasnain Mir is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Mir Group. Since launching his Merrill career in 2005, Hasnain has developed integrated financial strategies and portfolios primarily for business owners, focusing on defined benefit and defined contribution plans. He works closely with plan sponsors, their families, and employees to provide education on plan specifics and investment choices. Hasnain also facilitates clients’ access to banking services including cash management, debt consolidation, and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Hasnain’s client base includes self-made entrepreneurs, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and multi-generational families across New Jersey and 15 additional states. His expertise covers a range of financial planning areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and small business strategies. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Middlesex County. Outside of his professional role, Hasnain is an avid golfer, cyclist, and fitness enthusiast residing in Somerset, New Jersey with his wife. He and The Mir Group engage in pro bono work and support various charitable organizations as part of their commitment to giving back to the community.

Debra Shipps is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Fundraising Chair for Boy Scouts Pack 140 and is the Mayor of Knowlton Township, New Jersey. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ronald Kovac is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and integrating planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

John O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is the sole owner of JacAcq LLC, a business focused on managing practice operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jordan Toma is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and was with Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, Jordan provides speaking engagements and workshops to schools and organizations through a separate business, I’m Just A Kid With An IEP LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Gary Nesta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as a Series 66 license. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2020, he worked in various roles including positions at Retro Fitness and Ramapo College of New Jersey. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations as part of annual, collaborative planning engagements.

Michelle Holahan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Mark Livingston is a Senior Financial Advisor with 43 years of experience managing assets for wealthy individuals and non-profit organizations. He works to thoroughly understand his clients' financial needs and aligns resources to help them meet or exceed their goals. Mark assists clients in evaluating near-term concerns, planning for long-term objectives, and developing personalized financial strategies. His client focus includes family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and socially responsible investing. Mark holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and completed a certificate program at Paul Smith's College. Mark is involved in community activities, including mentoring the Morristown High School Investment Club and serving as Warden at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Essex Fells, New Jersey. He has coached the Denville Blue Knights hockey team, served as chair of the construction committee at the Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, and is a member of the Park Avenue Club.

Salal Shaikh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at HR Directions, Prime Now LLC, and teaching at the middle and high school levels. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Richard Friaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2013. Friaglia serves as a board member for Hudson Community Enterprises, a nonprofit organization, and also works as an agent involved in the sales and service of individual and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Gerard Luciano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 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 services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Alexander Vasilantone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory platforms.

Angela Von Spreckelsen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of K and A Von Realty LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Mark Feldman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in direct sales for Senor Sangria, promoting a line of flavored wines. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, with notable activities in affiliated insurance and trust services.

Irina Shante is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993, including a long tenure at Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in property and casualty insurance related to auto, condo, and umbrella coverage through Plymouth Rock. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Anthony Peluso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, NewBridge Securities Corporation, Bank of America, and Merrill. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its model portfolios.

Jake Powelson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Quickcheck and Best Cellars Wine and Spirits. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party managers.

Ronald Garutti Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Cetera and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicole Drasin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warren, NJ, bringing seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, she was involved with Gallant Entertainment, Inc. as a musician and performed in a drumline for New York Giants football games and other private events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Mackenzie Roedel is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2023. Prior to this, Roedel worked at Delaware Distributors, LP and Macquarie Investment Management, each for five years, and held positions at Cornell University and Lazard Asset Management. Outside of Ameriprise, Roedel manages an advisory business, Penn Wealth Planning, LLC, based in New Hope, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and utilizes algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees to support its retirement planning offerings.