Daniel Derose is a financial advisor at Cetera with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held roles at firms including Securian Financial Services and MargFinancial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer on the board of the Nottingham Babe Ruth Baseball League. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

William Dixon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship managing an e-commerce site. 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 delivers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Sheridan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2008, with a two-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management from 2011 to 2013. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Monika Santos is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Matthew Gaeta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Cetera Advisors, and Rockdale Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and leveraging broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Paul Simonetti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he served 18 years in the New Jersey Army National Guard. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and has a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Noon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Provident Bank, Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and INVEST Financial Corp. prior to his current role. 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 various portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Hardy Hodges III is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Fidelity in Trenton, NJ, bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Merrill, along with roles at Bank of America and Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he operates small businesses selling flavored green teas and engages in affiliate marketing. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across various investment vehicles.

Carmela Michaels is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Santander Bank, NA and Santander Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Elite Wealth Management and acts in a fiduciary capacity through an entity named Maria Claudio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gersain Alvarado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed professional. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Nicholas Luppo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC, and BLV Securities. Outside of financial advising, he has worked as a casino host for Caesars Entertainment. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Lawrence Cherney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamilton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Kyle Braender is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Ryan Orsley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Silver, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Edward Adams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2006 and has been involved in multiple related business activities, including serving as an adjunct professor at Rider University since 1988 and managing his own CPA practice focused on tax and audit services. He also holds board roles in organizations such as Paedeia, Inc., a medical development company, and the Trenton Cycling Revolution. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Allan Proske is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, including First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside his advisory role, he serves as board president of the nonprofit Family Resources Associates and is involved in multiple coaching and entrepreneurial ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program platforms.

Michael Dominguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked extensively within Fidelity and its affiliates since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments firm, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manages various advisory and fund services, including oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Frank Hosmer Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2022 and previously spent seven years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Duhan Malali is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 14 years of industry experience. His previous work includes positions at Fulton Bank, Citizens Securities, Cetera Investment Services, Wells Fargo, PNC Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as an officer and treasurer for Swept Inc., a social media platform business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals and provides both advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

David Crossan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manchester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president of an insurance agency, Lighthouse Medicare Solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor support tools.