Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency over multiple decades and has operated his own firm, Robert DiFabratis & Co, since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and financial statement preparation through his other business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Christopher Ahlstrand is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on building trust and assisting clients and their families with their financial and wealth planning needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and now Wealth Planner. Christopher has broad financial services experience and holds the Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyst designations. He works closely with clients to simplify complex financial topics and assist them in pursuing their financial goals.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Brian Mckevitt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he spent 16 years at Aegis Capital Corp. He is also involved in offering Medicare-related insurance products through multiple business activities in New Jersey and New York. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Eisho Porter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Ayers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Summit, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm is registered for security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities, offering access to a broad range of products within the larger J.P. Morgan organization.

Michael Omelio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, and prior experience at Invest Financial Corporation and Investors Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adam Kay is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities and the Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, Kay serves as a volunteer member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage services.

Taylor Pollio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. Prior to this position, Taylor served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant (2025-2026), Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Financial Representative (2023-2024), and Financial Services Representative (2023). This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and experience in client-focused roles. Taylor's professional approach centers on empowering individuals to achieve financial success and security through personalized strategies and comprehensive planning. The focus is on integrity and a commitment to excellence to guide clients toward their financial goals while ensuring they feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Outside of professional responsibilities, Taylor has interests in baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, and golf.

Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He is also involved in insurance product sales, including life, health, and Medicare-related products. 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 ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Jason Sprung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. He is also the owner of JMS Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Patricia Fontan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a brief period at TRX Transaction Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its advisory services.

Daniel Pilone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Pilone is also involved in health and property & casualty insurance sales. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Aaron Fant is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, where he has worked since 2015. He has 11 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Zachary Hayn is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grow America for one year and has a decade of experience managing Salty Dog Bar & Grill. He holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of products supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

David Mera Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and currently serves at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, his background includes roles at Planet Honda, Fastenal Company, BJ's Wholesale, and Rutgers University. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Hofmann is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors and has been involved with Information Technology Recycling, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hofmann is a committee member of the Sussex County GOP Republican Committee in Byram Township, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roderick Arias is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Lauren Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at Fox News Channel / Newscorp from 2008 to 2017 and had a brief role at Ninety Acres at Natirar in 2017. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.