Tracy Buik is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1985, working for several large firms before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. Over her career, Tracy has worked with a diverse range of clients, providing her with the experience to address a wide variety of client needs. Her areas of focus include managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Tracy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma/GED from Cranford High School. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys gardening, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

James Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. for 17 years each. Miller serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Cranford. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Anthony Codispoti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor and head instructor of The Phoenix Way, a martial arts facility in Shrewsbury, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory, estate planning, and access to various financial products.

Na Gao is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual-related entities since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance broker, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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, providing collaborative, annual planning engagements that incorporate firm-approved tools and simulations.

Jeffrey Unger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Santander Bank and Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Philip Arnheiter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Capitol Securities Management from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in acting through Friendly Faces and operates as a charter boat captain. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple management options.

Kyle Wicklund is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PGIM Investments and Prudential Investment Management Services LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the 7 Presidents Ocean Front Park through the Monmouth County Park System on multiple occasions. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global client base that includes institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to manage diversified portfolios and uses various risk management tactics including tax-aware strategies.

Al Raia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning from 2009 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and provides planning support using proprietary research and tools.

Samuel Harris is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hornor, Townsend, & Kent LLC and within the sports and entertainment sector at Philadelphia Union - Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Tobias Bickford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of The Bickford Foundation, a charitable family-run organization in New Jersey. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Michael Shpektorov is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Brooklyn, NY. He has worked in various roles since 2014, including positions at A Friendly Face, Pro Air City, and Canco ClimateCare. Shpektorov joined LPL Enterprise in 2025 and has one year of industry experience. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios, combining adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Gautam Misra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation and Beacon Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a home-based business entity, Misra Enterprise Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Aarushi Pathak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, supported by comprehensive trade execution and account administration.

Anthony Karabas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Karabas is licensed as an agent selling life, health, property and casualty, disability, Medicare-related products, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and group life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a structured, collaborative planning approach using analytical tools, offering various programs including investment management and educational seminars.

Michael Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2016. Russo also owns the Mike Anthony Group and serves as trustee, executor, and power of attorney for several family members in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Vidhi Sonani is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS and Kearfott Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor with United Real Estate North Jersey, assisting clients with buying and selling homes. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers event-driven planning programs including divorce and estate settlement services.

Devon Blakeman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Israel A. Englander & Co., JP Derivatives, and Hudson Wealth Management LLC, where he also serves as Director of Compliance. He has been with Cetera since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor with the TWN Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to advance their financial goals by leveraging products and services from Merrill and Bank of America. His responsibilities include portfolio advising, personal wealth planning, and analysis, with a particular focus on the Merrill Alternative Investments platform. Michael's expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor designation and earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Mathematics and Psychology from Amherst College. Outside of his professional activities, Michael participates in the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association. He resides in Red Bank, New Jersey, and values spending time with family and friends through outdoor activities including boating, hiking, biking, and paddle boarding.

Rochelle Forster is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Dergalis Associates, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and retirement-plan support to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers.

Kathleen Sheehan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.