Richard Armitt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merck and Johnson & Johnson. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Richard Byank is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also has an active role as a Wealth Management Advisor with Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Taj Piontkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors LLC, The Cheesecake Factory, and Gilbane Building Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Nastassia Pogrebniak is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Edward Schrimpe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and OSAIC for 2 years. He is also involved in asset and wealth management services related to life insurance and fixed annuities outside of securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Steven Szmak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. He is also the sole proprietor of Albri, LLC, an investment-related business based in Flemington, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Stephen Becker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and operates Beckers Tax Service, a tax preparation and consulting business serving individuals, businesses, and estates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform to over 10,000 advisors nationwide, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Alyssa Fielding is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as retirement income planning. Alyssa collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies that align with their unique ambitions, priorities, and financial goals. Alyssa earned her bachelor’s degree from Rider University in 2013 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Since beginning her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Alyssa has focused on creating comprehensive wealth management plans tailored to clients’ individual circumstances. Outside of her professional role, Alyssa enjoys cooking, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Francis Scally serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Flemington, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill since 1996, bringing over 28 years of experience in the financial services field. In his role, he manages the Flemington office while providing wealth management advice centered on a diversified, risk-based investment process aimed at managing risk and generating absolute returns. Francis is a qualified portfolio manager and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He offers clients a comprehensive approach that includes personalized strategies involving individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His expertise spans a range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Francis holds a bachelor's degree from Molloy College, where he also played basketball and earned a scholarship. Residing in Flemington with his wife Michele and their three children, Francis is active in the local community. He coaches youth sports, including his son's lacrosse team, and enjoys activities such as cooking, music, and reading.

Victoria Esarey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Faneuil Inc and long-term engagements with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. She is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to mortgage loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional or pension plan services.

Bruce Hesse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax, 1st Global Advisors, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a condominium association and manages a tree farm in Maine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and provides access to multiple investment platforms, including affiliated and third-party money managers.

Carrie Lee is a Planning Consultant based in New York, currently working with Fidelity Investments. In her role, she collaborates with clients to help them pursue their financial goals by utilizing the tools and planning materials provided by Fidelity Investments to create and implement financial plans. Carrie has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before advancing to her current position in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Her professional experience encompasses financial planning and consulting roles within major financial institutions. Outside of her professional work, Carrie has personal interests that include spending time at the beach, visiting museums, enjoying music, caring for pets, reading, and running.

Patrick Woodward is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade with MassMutual and its investment services affiliate. Woodward is also a partner at Optimum Financial and serves as a group health insurance agent. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

David Lambert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a technical editor for Wiley & Sons. 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. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Robert Junge is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent seven years with Private Advisor Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Sulewski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Linda Modico is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with P. M.-B. Trust, where she reviews trades, payments, and investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

Michael Gallina is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of home-related products, including mortgage loan products and home security and automation services, through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a selection of discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, employing BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services for custody and trade execution.

Dylan Stroup is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bethlehem, PA, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of industry experience, including a decade with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of Keyan Health Care Initiatives and the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem. 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 managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

John Racciatti Parker is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2024, following a 15-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his financial advisory career, he owns and operates Feather Ridge Farm LLC, a family farm in Asbury, NJ, where he manages horse care and agricultural production. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.