Michael Duch is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the business owner of LD Concept, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Scott Buchanan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2022, he was with Summit Financial LLC and served on active duty in the United States Army for eight years. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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 at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2008, as well as operating his own financial and tax preparation businesses since the mid-1990s. His additional activities include managing a profit-sharing recordkeeping firm and conducting independent insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers, employing various portfolio construction and management tools.

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.

Robert Petrocine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Investors Syndicate Development Corp, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He serves as a member of the Glenridge Country Club membership committee and acts as an independent agent for fixed insurance products. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs, combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products including insurance.

Patrick Garcia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, previously spending a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns PCK Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amy Herrera is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients using comprehensive planning tools to support them through various life events. She focuses on understanding what is important to her clients and their families to provide tailored support. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as a Relationship Banker and Brokerage Associate, and previously as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys family activities, exploring food, social events with friends, movies, spending time with pets, and reading.

Brandon Pergola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Allied Securities and EP Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Alumni Class President for Passaic Valley Class of 1999 and is a managing member of a consulting firm, MAKE IT HAPPEN VENTURES LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies across various program structures.

Cristian Sierra is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and HSBC Securities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Xueping Crispo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 designations and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2009. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, which includes model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for a diverse client base that ranges from individuals to corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad range of products and services.

Thomas Dartnell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a certified public accounting firm, and is involved as an owner and investor in Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

John Mapes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rhonda Peluso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment models to support client goals.

Frank Carbone Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Woodland Trading Inc., Chegg Tutors, and Ideal Entertainment, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Fiore III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Hercules Hauling and has a background that includes teaching roles at Trinity College and secondary schools. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 programs, utilizing firm-approved tools and collaborative planning approaches.

Vanessa Bustamante is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns Bam Financial Services, LLC, a legal entity formed for business purposes related to Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Anthony Perruso Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rockaway, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 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. Outside of his advisory work, he is a musician who performs at various venues. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.