Michael Bianco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Renee Wainberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Mark Franciotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Duncan Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Brookfield Properties and KPMG LLP. Prior to his financial career, he was involved in various roles including at Clemson University Intramural Sports and Fiddlers Elbow Country Club. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Park is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Daniel Barrett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Barrett is also involved with 1792 Wealth Advisors as an associate employee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using a range of implementation options supported by firm research and external managers.

Daniel Sopher is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. His business activities include operating Sopher Financial Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Donald Marvel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, utilizing a hybrid referral and implementation model.

Silvio Marin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Karen Fernandini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically delivered as discrete projects rather than ongoing advice.

Christopher Martino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Securities, Cetera, INVEST Financial Corporation, and Investor's Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michele Cerrato Mannino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of Senior Vice President. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, she specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and pension accounts. Michele’s expertise includes portfolio management, philanthropic planning, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, retirement planning, and college education planning. She is a qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor who guides clients through personalized strategies incorporating Merrill or approved third-party investment managers' offerings to help achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Michele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Sciences from Montclair State University and an MBA in Corporate Finance from Monmouth University. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach to address complex financial needs. Michele often collaborates with a team of Merrill specialists, particularly for retirement and estate planning matters. Since November 2021, she has worked alongside her son, Christopher, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, enhancing her practice through their partnership. Outside of her professional work, Michele is an active community member, having served as a board member of the League of Women Voters. She is also a catechist at the Church of St. Helen in Westfield, New Jersey, where she resides with her husband, Steve. Michele’s personal interests include cooking, reading, sewing, tennis, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Brian Kaplan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked as Vice President Financial Advisor at Chase Investments Services Corp. and as a Municipal Bond Specialist at Hennion and Walsh, Inc. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian focuses on helping clients develop straightforward financial plans tailored to their individual goals. He collaborates with clients to educate them on financial concepts and create efficient, structured plans aimed at achieving both long and short term financial objectives. Brian holds a California Insurance License.

Thomas Cooper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including KPMG, Joe Pops, and Barclays. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper is employed by KPMG in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Foley is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Madison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Foley is an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Earl Mckenzie is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC beginning in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mckenzie acts as an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and serves as a volunteer member on the Monmouth County District Fee Arbitration Committee reviewing legal fee arbitration complaints. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Griffin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

Michael Gully is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously employed at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Wayne Sholk is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing several business ventures, including ownership roles in multiple LLCs and running a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, focusing on tailored strategies developed through detailed client assessments and supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Marc Ferrari is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He is a member of Cohen Howard Ferrari & Associates, a team specializing in personalized wealth management solutions for individuals, families, and business owners. Since joining Merrill in 2005 and Cohen Howard Ferrari in 2016, Marc has focused on wealth planning, asset management, and helping clients pursue their targeted financial goals through planning and risk management strategies. Marc's expertise includes asset allocation, investment selection, and developing customized financial plans. He collaborates closely with colleagues Josh Cohen and Dan Howard to provide comprehensive services such as tax-efficient strategies, education funding, insurance planning, trust and estate considerations, retirement readiness, and special needs support. He places importance on understanding each client’s life priorities to create strategies that align with their unique situations, goals, and values. Marc earned a High School Diploma from Westfield High School and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he lives in Richboro, Pennsylvania with his wife and son. Marc’s personal interests include photography, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He also participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations.