Erika Boyer is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. She has experience with entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at Dryve LLC and RaspberryRed III LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Neal Maqboul is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC during overlapping 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Kevin Mendez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Superdry, as well as positions at Brooklyn College and Bard High School Early College. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Steven Sayegh is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 11 years at LPL Financial and 10 years at New York Community Bank prior to joining Cetera in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in product development through ownership of JTD Products LLC and serves as co-director of Finest AAU, a basketball training and travel program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Michael Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 17 years and Overtime Angels, Inc. for nine years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Richard Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a child care business. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Sean Wynne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CitiGroup Global Markets for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Lauren Maguire is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Merrill from 2013 to 2017. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment outlook models.

Kevin Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He also manages multiple accounting and tax firms and serves as chairman of the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, he is a partner in Maison De Fils of NJ, a needlepoint supplies business where he works as a photographer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Paul Ulanich is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 17 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

David Marks is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several related firms, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Personal Capital Advisors Corporation. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a combination of committee-driven, proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified model portfolios with a long-term orientation.

Lauren Ruperto is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, focusing on balancing risk, protection, and growth. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Lauren worked as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2023 to 2024. Her professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial advising, aiming to provide tailored financial planning services. Outside of her professional work, Lauren has interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Kevin Rodin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a trust for a non-family member. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging third-party programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Michael Didario is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and industry experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with Didario Financial L and has worked in roles outside of finance, including at the Hollywood Golf Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is employed, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Mele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors since 2020, Fairleigh Dickinson University from 2018 to 2022, and Brightview from 2014 to 2018. He maintains outside insurance appointments in addition to his advisory work. 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 third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Brewer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Shrewsbury, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club and Northern Burlington Regional School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Ingrida Veizaj is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016 in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Eric Sciulla Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its predecessor entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Sciulla is involved in several business activities including managing partnerships in financial consulting and non-CPA tax preparation firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joseph Ganun Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Ganun serves as a board member for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, an educational organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and comprehensive investment strategies.