Ozair Niazi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Islamic Center of Morris County and is president of Little Rising Star Inc, a company focused on autism-related services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Sharpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has a long tenure at CitiStreet starting in 2004. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Terrence Klein is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ridgewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. 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 a variety of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a client intake process to tailor services based on goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that leverages external program sponsors and allows certain advisors to act as portfolio strategists.

Lauren Ricca is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein LP, Sanford C. Bernstein, Wells Fargo, Kestra Advisory, Maltin Wealth Management, and TIAA-CREF. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Eric Schwartz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with UAAD Hanabonim of Queens for 25 years. 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 a range of third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing external platforms such as LPL and TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage services.

Todd Stanard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and leadership roles in Aspire Performance, LLC and FHC Real Estate LLC. He is also involved with FHC Wealth Advisors, LLC and OmniGrowth Wealth Partners in business capacities related to tax and investment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Michael James is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Franklin Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Danielle Scepkowski is a financial advisor with Cetera possessing 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Danielle has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Nolan Orr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Bottle King. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Christopher Kuber is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, and State Farm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment research.

Thomas Rocco is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by corporate executives and private business owners. Thomas focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing transparent communication and a thorough understanding of his clients’ aspirations and concerns. His approach involves translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible advice to help clients pursue their goals, whether achieving near-term milestones, sustaining retirement lifestyles, or planning for future generations. Thomas holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with credentials such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley and Columbia University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee System. His client focus encompasses areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Thomas contributes to his community by serving as a financial literacy instructor for NORWESCAP. Outside of his advisory practice, he enjoys fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Francesca Milde is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Outside of finance, she works as a yoga instructor on a part-time basis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Engler is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. He has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years and has operated Engler Financial Services since 2002. Outside of advisory services, Engler is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Engler Tax Services and is also a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, and it provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kaitlin Nicholis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Marcum Wealth, LLC, TIAA-CREF, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Element Financial Group. She serves as assistant treasurer on the board of directors for The Women's Club of Glen Ridge. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Winnie Chan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Jessica Ruff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ramsey, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hector Villalona is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of home-related products and services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure.

Richard Ditaranto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at OSAIC and Northern Advisory Group, where he has been involved since 2004. Outside of advisory activities, he owns JS Custom Construction, a business that rents out billboard space. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

James Kahrar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wayne, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors and Breakfast Committee at a local organization and works as an investment specialist managing portfolios for PCA Management Corp. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written recommendations that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory oversight to deliver tailored retirement income plans, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Louis La Medica is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Nationwide Securities, LLC. He is also involved with Elite Financial Services, LLC and Medicare Planning Services, LLC, managing businesses related to fixed life insurance and Medicare planning. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform that supports both adviser programs and insurance sales.